Mother’s Day is a time to honour the beautiful vocation of motherhood—a gift and calling that reflects the love, care, and nurturing of God. In the Catholic tradition, we give thanks for mothers, both living and deceased, and ask Mary, the Mother of God, to intercede for them.
This Mother’s Day prayer (Catholic) is a way to:
- Thank God for your mother or mother figure
- Ask for grace, strength, and peace for her
- Remember spiritual and biological mothers
- Entrust every mother to Mary’s maternal care
“Her children rise up and call her blessed.” (Proverbs 31:28)
Let us now pray for mothers everywhere.
Mother’s Day Prayer Catholic
Heavenly Father,
I thank You for the gift of mothers—
For their love, their wisdom, and their sacrifice.
Bless my mother today and always.
Give her strength in weariness,
Peace in trials,
And joy in her calling.
May she feel honoured, loved, and supported
In her daily offering of love.
For mothers who are struggling—
Bring hope.
For mothers who are grieving—
Bring comfort.
For mothers who have gone to You—
Grant eternal rest and reward.
Through the intercession of Mary, our Blessed Mother,
Surround all mothers with grace,
And guide them to the heart of Your Son, Jesus.
Amen.
Short Prayer for Mothers
Lord,
Bless all mothers today.
Give them grace to love, patience to guide,
And peace to rest in You.
May Mary be their companion always.
Amen.
Scriptures for Mother’s Day Reflection
- Proverbs 31:25–26 – “She is clothed with strength and dignity… she opens her mouth with wisdom.”
- Isaiah 66:13 – “As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you.”
- Luke 1:46–48 – “My soul magnifies the Lord… for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant.”
Prayer Prompt Faith Activity
- Pray this at Mass or at home for your mother on Mother’s Day.
- Light a candle in memory of a mother who has passed.
- Share the prayer with a mother you know, as a gesture of love and faith.
- Encourage children to pray this with and for their mothers.