Loving God,
Who dotes on us with a boundless love
that gives human parenting ideal meaning and depth–
on this day that our nation pauses to recognize
the mothers and grandmothers in our midst:
We thank you for the love of the mothers you have given us,
and for those who are fortunate to maintain nurturing bonds
with their mothers, we are so grateful.
May we see your loving hand behind them and strengthening them,
as we celebrate them in our lives.
Thank you for their care, their compassion, their abiding love.
We also acknowledge that this day carries complex feelings for so many: