A Mother's Day Prayer of Confession

Leader: Mother's Day can be full of joy and celebration, but it can also be challenging for many people. So as we pray for all mothers, let us also pray for those who are struggling today.

All: God, thank you for our mothers, for their love and nurture. And for all the other women who have played a mother role in our lives - the aunties, godmothers, teachers and friends who have welcomed us into their lives and helped shape us.

We pray that you will comfort those who are grieving the loss of their mothers, and mothers grieving for children who have died too…