Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the joy of being a mother and of having a mother and knowing the warmth of her love. It may also be a day to quietly remember a Mum who is no longer with you - you feel the gap that her passing has left, and you honour her legacy and all that she meant. It is a day to think of Grandmothers and extended families and the link that mothers are in keeping family ties and traditions together. 

"God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers." Jewish proverb 

God of blessing, God of life, we thank you for the gift of our mothers, and all those who are like mothers to us. We place them in your loving care and trust that you will give them all that they need for life. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Risen Son. 

Amen