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Chapter One

Precious Blessings

“For this child I prayed; and the Lord has granted me my petition which I made to him. Therefore I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives, he is lent to the Lord.”

— 1 Sam. 1:27, 28

The Beautiful Gift of Motherhood

Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for the beautiful gift of motherhood, one of the greatest gifts ever. At times, I feel unworthy of this awesome task of raising Christian children. Other times, I may be so busy with their care, I even forget the great privilege that motherhood really is. Please enlighten my mind and senses and help me to renew my resolve in being the mother I am destined to be.

The moral and spiritual strength of a woman is joined to her awareness that God entrusts to her, in a special way, the human being.

— Pope John Paul II

A Glimpse Into the Future

If a woman could ever get a glimpse at

What her world would be

When she becomes a mother,

She would be presented with the reality

That her innermost desires and life plans

would be altered or put on hold

because she would be inundated with the care of others.

If she was also allowed to glimpse the unending joy

she would receive as a mother,

There would be no pause to consider,

No hesitation, as she embraced the whole package,

Knowing in her heart that her children will become her life’s desires.

The child is the beauty of God present in the world, the greatest gift to the family.

— Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

Bless me, Lord. Be with me, Lord.

I need You, Lord.

Mother’s Daily Prayer for Her Children

O Mary, Immaculate Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, Patroness of all mothers, I commend my beloved children to the Most Sacred Heart of your Son, Jesus and to your Immaculate Heart. Please assist our family and keep us always in your care. Please protect us from the snares of the devil and keep us on the road that leads to Life. Help me to realize my sublime mission as mother and help me to be faithful to my duties for the good of my family and the good of the entire family of God.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

Holy Guardian Angel of our family, pray for us.

St. Michael, pray for us.

St. Joseph, husband of Mary, pray for us.

St. Anne, Mother of Mary, pray for us.

St. Monica, pray for us.

St. Gerard Majella, pray for us.

Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us.

With Every Step I Praise You

As I am carrying my baby and rocking her to sleep,

You know, Lord, that I am unable

To kneel down at this moment to pray.

Please listen to the prayer of love in my heart for You.

Let each of my steps throughout this day

Be in honor and praise of You.

Allow my hands, please to serve You

As I tend to my family’s needs.

Help me to continue to see You in my family