A mother's prayer for her children

Lord Jesus, teach me to understand, to accept,

to encourage the vocation of my children.

Guide my gestures, inspire my words

because nothing in me hinders them

in following the path you called them on.

Make me attentive to their needs,

respectful of their feelings,

capable of supporting them in times of doubt

or test.

Give me the courage of selfless love,

ready to sacrifice,

And your mother Maria

I am every day

of comfort, help, and example

on this path.

Amen.