Mother’s Day: May 14, 2023

Gratitude for my Mother

Dear Lord, today I turn to you to give you thanks for my mother. With your own gift of life, she bore me in her womb and gave me life. She tenderly, patiently cared for me and taught me to walk and talk. She read to me and made me laugh. No one delighted in my successes more; no one could comfort me better in my failures. I am so grateful for how she mothered me and mentored me, and even disciplined me.

Please bless her, Lord, and comfort her. Help her loving heart to continue to love and give of herself to others. Strengthen her when she is down and give her hope when she is discouraged.

Most of all, Lord, on this Mother’s Day, give my mother the graces she most needs and desires today. I ask you this, in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior forever and ever.

Ways to Make Mother’s Day Special

Go the extra mile!

PRAYER

  • Pray for the Mother’s in your life. Ask God for continued blessings upon them. Pray for her strength and peace.
  • Print a prayer card on this page and include it in a Mother’s Day card.
  • Stop in the Church and light a candle for your Mom at the Mary Statue.
  • Attend Mass on Mother’s Day and invite your Mom to join you!
  • Put a ribbon on the tree in the grotto for your mom.

COMMUNICATION

  • Communicate with the special Mother’s in your life.
  • Call, Facetime, Zoom…whatever it takes to wish them a special day. Let them know of your appreciation, and how much you love them!
  • Start searching now for your favorite sentimental photos or memories. Share the photos or video collage with your Mother or post on social media.
  • Reach out to Mothers who have lost children. Pray for their strength, healing and peace.

CARDS & GIFTS

  • Print a card from our page and send in the mail or deliver personally. Include a special handwritten message.
  • Have kids and grandkids color a page or create a craft.
  • Put your thinking cap on…thoughtful gifts mean more than anything! Keep it simple. Create or recall special memory.
  • Order a special gift and have delivered to their home. Try to support local businesses.
  • Brighten her day with some fresh flowers. Pick a bouquet or order from a local shop.

FOOD & TREATS

  • Plan a special meal for your Mother. Take care of the dishes after :)
  • Make your Mother’s favorite meal or treat and deliver it to her in person!
  • Order dinner from your Mother’s favorite restaurant.
  • Eat your meal together …plan a time to eat together and enjoy conversation over a meal.

Mother’s Day Printable Cards

Print a card from the safety of your home and drop off or mail to a special mother, grandmother, sister or friend in your life.
Click on any of the images below to download a 5×7 card. Fold in half and the inside will be blank for your personal message!

Coloring Pages

Click to download a PDF of the coloring pages below.

Credit: www.skiptomylou.org

Credit: www.skiptomylou.org

Prayer Cards

Prayer While Doing Laundry

I find you so close to me right here, dear Lord. Surrounded by the dirt and scattered clothing of my family, I find this an ideal spot to pray with you. No one comes near here so it is quiet, and it gives me a chance to reflect on the many blessings of my life. As I pick up their clothing and sort it, I ask you to give each of them what is needed most in their lives.

I fill the washer with my husband’s shirts and socks, and ask that you bless him as he wears them to work each day. Give him the grace to see that his work is holy and open his eyes to see the sacredness of each moment of life.

As I sort the tiny socks or the overalls of the children, I smile and remember how blessed I am to have them in my life.

I sort the larger teenage clothing and wonder at how fast these clothes have become larger sizes – and how quickly children grow up. I ask your help as I guide them through each new phase of their lives.

Give me a love that is endless, a heart that forgives them and the humility to ask for their forgiveness when that is right. Help me keep them from danger, and help me to let go and trust you when it is time to do that.

I try so hard to be perfect but lead me to remember that it is here in the smudged, disorganized and disheveled part of life that I find you the nearest.

Thank you, dearest Lord, for so much grace in my life!

Source: Creighton University