 Heavenly Father, your son in his incarnation took on our human flesh and was born of the Virgin Mary. He submitted to his mother, honoring and obeying her, so fulfilling the commandment we have, commandment where we have not. On this Mother's Day, graciously accept our thanksgiving for mothers whom you have given to us. Teach us to honor them aright, loving, obeying, and giving thanks for them as is fitting in your stripes.