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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
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A wealthy man was once seen driving his luxurious Lamborghini through a bustling city. As he stopped to park, a curious passerby exclaimed, “Wow, such an expensive car! But did you notice your rear windows are broken?” The man smiled and replied, “Yes, they’re broken for a reason—they remind me of God’s Providential Love.” Perplexed, the passerby asked, “Broken windows… God’s love? How?” The man began, “One day, I was speeding through these very streets when I heard a loud crash. A stone had struck my car. Furious, I stopped and saw a ragged boy, the culprit, standing nearby. My anger boiled as I approached him, but before I could say a word, he fell to his knees, hands clasped, tears streaming down his face.
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Venerable Patrick Peyton | family prayer | rosary novena
The annual Family Rosary Novena for Family Unity and Peace Celebrating Venerable Patrick Peyton’s Anniversary of Birth has been an incredible blessing for many these past nine days. Are you just discovering it today? You have not missed out! Day One can be found here. It is never too late to pray for and with your family! Families face many challenges, and navigating daily life requires consistent prayer. Participating in the Rosary as a family is a valuable tradition. We believe that taking part in this Rosary Novena is a wonderful way to start the new year and establish a routine of daily prayer. Please be assured of our daily prayers for you. Do you have specific prayer intentions? Please visit our World at Prayer website to submit your prayer requests to be included in our weekday 11:30 a.m. ET live-streamed Rosary. Keep a copy of our free, downloadable Rosary Novena booklet, which includes all the Rosary and Novena prayers and instructions, handy to pray throughout the year. Family Rosary is dedicated every day to inspiring, promoting, and fostering the spiritual well-being of families throughout the world—including yours! Read on for today's reflection and prayers.
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Certain readings cause me to have some trepidation when said in mixed company—and by mixed company, I mean people with Boston accents and those without. The words “harden not your hearts” are not only a challenge for some people to say, but they are also something we all need to guard against. Fidelity to God, belief in God, is something that we all can agree is how we are made to live. However, as we hear in Holy Scripture and may personally experience, we don’t always remain faithful to God as we should.
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Venerable Patrick Peyton | family prayer | rosary novena
The Family Rosary Novena for Family Unity and Peace Celebrating Venerable Patrick Peyton’s Anniversary of Birth is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together in prayer any time of the year. This Scripture-rich, thought-provoking Rosary novena invites us to seek the intercession of Father Peyton, a Holy Cross priest, and Our Blessed Mother for ourselves and our families. We all know that families face many challenges, and getting through daily life can be tough. That's why regular prayer is so important. The Rosary, especially when prayed as a family, is a powerful way to connect with each other and with God. We truly believe that starting the new year with this Rosary Novena is a fantastic way to build a habit of daily prayer and bring peace and unity to your family. Read on for today's reflection and prayers.
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The other morning as I approached a medical center, I couldn’t believe how full the parking lot was … it was like Market Basket on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon! It reminded me of how our human condition is one that contracts illnesses. So we go to the doctor, get tests, and begin treatments, trusting in those who care for us to help us heal.
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Venerable Patrick Peyton | family prayer | rosary novena
How are your New Year's resolutions going? Have you missed a day or two, of the annual Family Rosary Novena for Family Unity and Peace Celebrating Venerable Patrick Peyton’s Anniversary of Birth? Don't abandon the prayer; just pick up where you left off. You can't "mess up" prayer! Embrace this beautiful opportunity to seek Father Peyton and Our Lady’s intercession for your family’s needs in 2025 and beyond. Join families and individuals around the world praying together to seek unity in families and peace in the world this year. Please know of our daily prayers for you. Do you have a specific prayer intention? Visit our World at Prayer website to submit your prayer requests to be included in our weekday 11:30 a.m. ET live-streamed Rosary. The free downloadable Novena booklet will guide you in a few minutes of prayer each day for a spirit-filled beginning to our New Year. Father Peyton understood that the Rosary is a deep and meaningful prayer practice that would bless the families that prayed it. If this is your family's first time praying together, don't stress about how many of the prayers you can fit in; instead, cherish this special moment, adjusting the amount of the Rosary you pray to best fit your family. We'll say it again: there is no wrong way to pray! Read on for today's reflection and prayers.
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