A Mother's Day Blessing from the Church

Catholic Prayer: Book of Blessings: Blessing of Mothers on Mother's Day (2nd Sunday of May)

ORDER OF BLESSING
 
Intercessions
 
1727 The following intercessions may be added to those of the day.
For our mothers, who have given us life and love, that we may show them reverence and love, we pray to the Lord. R.
For mothers who have lost a child through death, that their faith may give them hope, and their family and friends support and console them, we pray to the Lord. R.
For mothers who have died, that God may bring them into the joy of his kingdom, we pray to the Lord. R.
 
Prayer Over the People
 
1728 This prayer over the people may be used at the end of Mass or other liturgical services on Mother's Day.
Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless these women, that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
Then he blesses all present. And may almighty God bless you all, the Father, and the Son, + and the Holy Spirit. R. Amen.


Prayer Source: Book of Blessings by Prepared by International Commission on English in the Liturgy A Joint Commission of Catholic Bishops' Conferences, The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota, 1989