A MOTHER'S PRAYER

by Juliet Tudence

Heavenly Mother-Father God:
We thank you for all the blessings that you have given to us.
Thank you for your guidance and protection
We feel completely secure because you are with us,
Bless each and every one of us today
While we celebrate mothers and mothering
and children of their childhood,
We implore you to bless all mothers for their encounters with pain and sacrifices
for the sake of their children
Lead them O God, on the right path and never let them depart from you
May the sacrifices of all mothers bear good and lasting fruits
Watch over all children, O God
Especially those whose mothers left them for jobs abroad
for their sake and their future
Let their homes be safe and secured places for growing up

Watch over us, mothers and fathers who are away from home
We pray for family reunions,
when we can touch and talk with our children and family members
and enjoy the graces that you have given to us.
Bless and keep all mothers in your care
Remind us always of our true home
Keep all mothers and children from sickness and accidents

O God, bless our families in the Philippines
as well as the families of our brothers and sisters in Korea
Protect us from all dangers while we are here in Korea
To do the work which you have given us
Shelter us and bring us back safely to our families
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen