CBB Review: Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers

Last updated on: May 5, 2015 at 6:01 pm by Pete Socks

CBB Review: Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers 2015-05-05T18:01:31-05:00 Pete Socks

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Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and I thought this would be a perfect time to endorse a wonderful little prayer book by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle specifically for mothers. Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers comes highly recommended by my lovely wife, Laura, who is also the wonderful mother to our five children. Here’s what she has to say.

Mothering is a blessed and rewarding job, however, at times (okay, may times!), it is challenging and downright painful! Countless times us mothers think we can do it all alone, but the truth is we cannot. We need God’s help. We need to turn to him. Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle has helped mothers with their momentous task of raising their children and offering their lives as a prayer to God by giving us the Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers. Donna-Marie says it best in the Introduction – “A faithful mother soon learns that in order to survive, her life should become a prayer.”

This prayer book has some of the most beautiful prayers for mothers – Mother’s Daily Prayer for Her Children, Prayer to the Blessed Mother, Mother’s Prayer for Grace to Correct a Child Properly, Prayer of Spouses for Each Other, Prayer to Jesus, and so many more. In addition to prayers, each chapter contains quotes from saints; Bible verses; insights; and a stimulating reflection to ponder making it a wonderful resource for encouragement to help mothers through their day-to-day lives. With its hardback cover and glossy pages, this 64-page book should withstand daily use for years to come.

This little gem is not only a prayer book, but also a great inspiration to mothers in their vocation. It can be used as a daily reminder of the importance of motherhood and in keeping our hearts toward heaven in the mist of our interruptions and daily chores. My hope is that this book will touch other mothers as much as it has touched my own.

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Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers

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