Opportunities for Prayer

Day One - May 14
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You and praise You for the many ways You have blessed us, especially in the great gift that mothers are in our world. We ask You to pour out Your grace on all mothers as we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day.
You created the vocation of motherhood, and You have greatly blessed us through this holy vocation. Motherly love is a reflection of Your tender love for us, and the desire to perform all motherly duties well must please You.
We ask You to bring Your grace and assistance to all mothers, and particularly to bless all women who long to become mothers!
Help us to grow in holiness and virtue each day of our lives. Help us to always strive to imitate You as we carry out the duties of our vocations in our daily lives.
I especially ask in this novena (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Day Two - May 15
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You and praise You for the many ways You have blessed us, especially in the great gift that mothers are in our world. We ask You to pour out Your grace on all mothers as we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Motherhood is full of many great joys, but it also often contains many trials and sufferings. You know the joys and sufferings that mothers everywhere face each day. You know that all mothers, especially those just beginning their motherhood journeys, are in great need of Your assistance.
Please pour out Your grace and assistance on all mothers everywhere, particularly on all new mothers as they begin to live out their new vocation!
Help us to grow in imitation of You each day. Help us to offer every joy and suffering in our lives to You.
I especially ask in this novena (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Day Three - May 16
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You and praise You for the many ways You have blessed us, especially in the great gift that mothers are in our world. We ask You to pour out Your grace on all mothers as we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day.
You know intimately the many difficulties and trials that each of us faces in our daily lives. You want us to turn to You in all of our daily struggles, and You are ready to send Your grace and assistance to all who feel burdened or overwhelmed.
We ask You to graciously assist all mothers, especially mothers who feel burdened or overwhelmed with the duties of their vocation!
Help us to grow in our trust in You each day. Help us to always turn to You in every need that we face.
I especially ask in this novena (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Day Four - May 17
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You and praise You for the many ways You have blessed us, especially in the great gift that mothers are in our world. We ask You to pour out Your grace on all mothers as we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Many of us face difficulties in our relationships with You at certain points in our lives. The often-difficult moments of motherhood can be a particularly trying time to feel distant from You. You long for us to turn to You, even in the times when we feel far from You.
Please bring your grace and help to all mothers, particularly those who are struggling in their relationship with You!
Help us to continually work for a more intimate relationship with You. Help us to prioritize our relationship with You each day of our lives.
I especially ask in this novena (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Day Five - May 18
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You and praise You for the many ways You have blessed us, especially in the great gift that mothers are in our world. We ask You to pour out Your grace on all mothers as we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day.
The lack of a mother’s love can make a child’s life very difficult. Many loving women have chosen to give of themselves in order to provide this love for adoptive children. This selfless gift must be pleasing to You.
We ask You to pour out your assistance and blessings on all mothers, especially on those who have chosen to become adoptive mothers to motherless children!
Help us to advance in virtue and holiness each day of our lives. Help us to offer our every good work to You, out of love for You.
I especially ask in this novena (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Day Six - May 19
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You and praise You for the many ways You have blessed us, especially in the great gift that mothers are in our world. We ask You to pour out Your grace on all mothers as we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day.
The loss of a child can be devastating to a mother. You know the depths of the sufferings that grieving mothers endure. And You are able to send Your grace and assistance to all grieving mothers, to sustain them and help them to heal.
Please pour out Your merciful assistance on all mothers, particularly mothers who are struggling with grief over the loss of a child!
Help us to turn to You in every suffering we face in our lives. Help us to rely on You more and more each day.
I especially ask in this novena (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Day Seven - May 20
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You and praise You for the many ways You have blessed us, especially in the great gift that mothers are in our world. We ask You to pour out Your grace on all mothers as we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Motherhood is a great gift that You have given to us and given to the world. Holy mothers imitate Your loving care for us as they work to raise their children well. Virtuous grandmothers exercise this motherly love once again in their care for their grandchildren.
We ask You to graciously bless all mothers, especially those who are also grandmothers!
Help us to grow in virtue and to strive to imitate You more closely each day. Help us to always make growth in holiness a true priority in our daily lives.
I especially ask in this novena (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Day Eight - May 21
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You and praise You for the many ways You have blessed us, especially in the great gift that mothers are in our world. We ask You to pour out Your grace on all mothers as we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day.
You have instructed us to pray for the souls of those who have died. Many of us have grieved the deaths of our own mothers or have walked with others who have grieved the deaths of their mothers. We ask You to bring all deceased mothers into Your heavenly rest.
Please bless all mothers, and we particularly ask You to show Your mercy to the souls of all mothers in Purgatory!
Help us to turn to You each day in all of our needs. Help us to rely on Your help and Providence in every aspect of our lives.
I especially ask in this novena (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Day Nine- May 22
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Lord God, we thank You and praise You for the many ways You have blessed us, especially in the great gift that mothers are in our world. We ask You to pour out Your grace on all mothers as we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day.
You long for an intimate relationship with each of us. You want all of us to grow to deeper holiness as we carry out the duties of our vocations each day. And You are ready to send Your grace and assistance to all who seek this deeper relationship with You.
We ask You to pour out Your assistance on all mothers, and particularly to help all mothers to grow in holiness!
Help us to rely on You for every one of our needs. Help us to seek true growth in holiness and a deeper imitation of You in our lives.
I especially ask in this novena (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

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