A Mother's Prayer for Her Children

"The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother," said Saint Therese of Lisieux.

Only a mother knows the depth of her love for her children. She is a beautiful reflection of God's love for us. Each soul was created by Him, and is His child.

And since a mother wants the best for her children, this means that, ultimately, she wants them to be with God in heaven one day, rejoicing eternally.

Here is a beautiful prayer from the Mother's Manual which any mom can pray daily:

Holy Mother Mary,

Who by virtue of your divine motherhood,
Hast become mother of us all
I place the charge which God has given me,
under your loving protection.
Be a Protecting Mother to my children.
Guard their bodies and keep them
in health and strength.
Guard their minds and keep their thoughts ever holy
in the sight of their Creator and God.
Guard their hearts and keep them pure and strong
and happy in the love of God.
Guard always their souls and ever preserve in them,
faithfully, the glorious image of God
whom they received in Holy Baptism.
Always Mother, protect them and keep them
under your Mothering care.
Supply in your all-wise motherhood,
for my poor human deficiencies
and protect them from all evil.
Amen.

Queen of the Most Holy Family,
Pray for us.