Mary, by your holy motherhood,
Hear the prayer of a mother!
You who clasped the infant Jesus tenderly in you arms,
Protect my child.
You who anxiously searched for the boy Christ in the temple,
be anxious about my concerns.
You who experienced loneliness during the public life of your Son,
Teach me to bear my loneliness with a cheerful and courageous spirit.
You whose heart was pierced with sorrow at the foot of the cross,
Obtain strength for me when troubles come.
You who dwell in heavenly glory as mother of the Son of God and as queen of mothers,
Help me to express love and joy in my life and be my secure protection and my hope.
Amen

Excerpt from the Mothers' Manual a book of prayers by A. Francis Coomes, S.J. Published by William J. Kirten Company, Inc., 6100 17th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204