Prayers for Parenting in Impossible Times

School shootings. Pandemic parenting. Racial violence, wars, natural disasters, civil unrest.

Parenting right now can feel impossible. When you’re fumbling for the words to pray, our Mothering Spirit writers have powerful prayers to give voice to your deepest fears and hopes as a parent.

A Prayer for Gun Violence in Schools by Kayla Craig

A Benediction for Calling Our Representatives by Cameron Bellm

A Blessing for Pandemic Parents by Meta Herrick Carlson

A Prayer for Talking about Racism with Children from Kayla Craig on the Liturgies for Parents podcast

A Prayer for Peace When the World is on Fire by Cameron Bellm

A Prayer for When Life Feels Chaotic from Kayla Craig on the Liturgies for Parents podcast

A Blessing For Sending a Child into the World by Meta Herrick Carlson

A Prayer for Solidarity by Cameron Bellm

Feel free to share a link below to a prayer you’ve found helpful as a parent during tough times.