Movement: “Mothers Who Pray for Their Children”

On September 20, 2025, Sisters Amélio da Soledade Dias, Ana Maria Lopes, and Lusineide Cardoso de Melo participated in the meeting of the Parish movement "Mothers Who Pray for Their Children," which brought together 43 people. The event took place on a farm near the city of Vitória, Espírito Santo, owned by Dona Regina Poloni and Mr. Nilson.

It was a day filled with joy. During the trip, there was a moment of spirituality and singing. Upon arrival at the farm, we enjoyed a friendly atmosphere and a delicious breakfast. Next, surrounded by nature, in front of a spring, near a small chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, we began praying the rosary and then walked to another chapel, Our Lady of Sallete, whose day was dedicated to her, patron saint of the "Mothers Who Pray for Their Children" movement. There, we concluded the prayer.

Afterward, there was another moment of fellowship and sharing life and dance, with a delicious shared lunch. This was followed by a raffle for some prizes and Bibles, as it was Bible Month. We continued with a moment of reflection and sharing on some parables from the Gospels. We also received a brief explanation of how the movement began and about Our Lady of Sallete.

More dancing, with music from the sixties and a tribute to Sister Amelia – a Biodanza teacher to several mothers who belong to the movement. Afterwards, Regina gave each participant a gift, followed by thanks and a closing prayer. It was a day filled with joy and hope. We felt embraced by the nature that surrounded us.

The Mothers Who Pray for Their Children movement began in Brazil in 2006, in the city of Vitória, Espírito Santo, on the initiative of Angela Abdo, a mother who felt a calling to bring other women together to pray specifically for their children and families. The inspiration arose within the Catholic Church, as a response to the suffering of many mothers faced with the difficulties their children faced—from health problems to addictions, family conflicts, and straying from the faith. The movement grew quickly, structuring itself into parish groups, organized around three pillars:

1. Prayer – primarily the Rosary, adoration, and intercession.

2. Formation – deepening faith and Christian life.

3. Mission – evangelization within the family and community.

Today, Mothers Who Pray for Their Children are present in virtually every Brazilian state and in several countries, recognized as a great force for prayer and spirituality in the Church.

Community of Vitória/ES