A mother's prayer for Mother's Day (May 13).Dear Lord Jesus, help me to see how much I influence other lives through my own life. These human beings, the gift of children you have given me, are totally dependent on me, from even before they came into this world, and because of a mother's love, even continue to be dependent in some ways as adults. Please grant me the graces I most need as the mother of my children. Help me to be the prayerful prayer·ful adj. 1. Inclined or given to praying frequently; devout. 2. Typical or indicative of prayer, as a mannerism, gesture, or facial expression. and loving example I should be. I pray I beg; I request; I entreat you; - used in asking a question, making a request, introducing a petition, etc.; as, Pray, allow me to go s>. See also: Pray for insight, wisdom, strength, and patience to love and nurture NURTURE. The act of taking care of children and educating them: the right to the nurture of children generally belongs to the father till the child shall arrive at the age of fourteen years, and not longer. Till then, he is guardian by nurture. Co. Litt. 38 b. my little ones young children. See also: Little with holiness. --Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle, Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers, Our Sunday Visitor |
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