Mother’s Day Prayers for All: Comfort, Gratitude, and Hope

Mother’s Day Can Feel Complicated.

Mother’s Day is a time of celebration—but also of complexity. At St. Matthew’s, we recognize that this day stirs many emotions: joy, gratitude, grief, longing, and everything in between.

For some, it’s a cherished tradition. For others, it reopens tender wounds. Wherever you find yourself this year, we hope these prayers help you feel seen, supported, and held in God’s love.

Here are some Mother's Day Prayers to celebrate and support all women this holiday.

A Prayer for Mother's Day

Today we give thanks for all who mother.

For those who gave us life, and those who love us like they did.

For caregivers, grandmothers, aunts, mentors, and friends.

For those who long to be mothers, those who grieve, and those who show up with steady, unconditional love and care.

May you feel seen, celebrated, and surrounded by grace on Mother's Day and always. 

A Prayer of Thanksgiving for Mothers

God of boundless love,

We give thanks for mothers and all who mother in love—

For strength offered in silence,

For care given without condition,

For every moment of joy and sacrifice.

Bless all who nurture, guide, and tend to others.

May they feel seen, supported, and deeply cherished today and always.

A Prayer for Those Who Mourn

Merciful God,

Hold close those who grieve on this day—

Those who have lost a mother or a child,

Those who carry the pain of strained relationships,

And those whose hearts ache in silence.

Bring your healing presence, your gentle peace,

And remind them they are not alone.

A Prayer for Those Who Long to Be Mothers

God of hope and tenderness,

We lift before you those who carry unfulfilled longing—

Those walking through infertility, miscarriage, or waiting in adoption.

Those who wonder if motherhood will ever come.

Let them feel your nearness.

Let them know they are beloved and whole, exactly as they are.

A Prayer for All Who Mother in Spirit and Action

Most Good and Gracious God,

Bless the aunties, godparents, mentors, teachers, and caregivers—

Those who offer a mothering presence through compassion and guidance.

Let them know their love matters, their care makes a difference,

And that in them, we see a reflection of your nurturing heart.

A Prayer for the Church on Mother’s Day

God of grace,

Help your church be a sanctuary for every story.

Let us celebrate mothers without excluding others,

And offer compassion without assumptions.

Make space for both joy and sorrow,

That all may feel welcome and held in your presence.