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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Holy lives of inspiration | Why pray?
Chess is a popular game that is loved and played by millions around the globe. It is a two-player strategy board game that is played on a chess board. The game of chess brings alive a war on the board with clever strategies and witty planning with constant movements. It’s a sort of a battle that rages strongly, a combat that is highly engrossing. It is a battle of minds, where each move is calculated, and the goal is to checkmate the opponent. Interestingly, our Christian lives can be likened to this game. We are engaged in a spiritual warfare, a constant struggle between good and evil, where the stakes are high, and the consequences eternal. But unlike a game of chess, this battle is not a mere fiction; it is real, it is alive, and it involves every aspect of our lives.
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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 continues until January 17th. Just discovering it today? You have not missed it. Day One can be found here ... it is never too late to pray for and with your family! Families encounter numerous challenges, and managing daily life necessitates regular prayer. Engaging in the Rosary as a family is a meaningful tradition. We believe that joining this Rosary Novena is an excellent way to begin the new year and create a habit of daily prayer. Still unsure about praying a Rosary? Check out our free, downloadable Rosary Novena booklet, which includes all the Rosary and Novena prayers and instructions. Remember, there's no incorrect way to pray. You could start with just a few Rosary prayers, slowly incorporating a decade each day. Eventually, it will become a serene and cherished part of the day that you and your family will anticipate. Read on for today's reflection and prayers.
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Holy lives of inspiration | Why pray?
I still vividly remember the journey of becoming a priest. As a teenager, applying to the seminary felt like trying to get into the most exclusive club—only with more paperwork and no party. There were workshops, psychological tests, preliminary interviews, letters of recommendation, and a medical fitness certificate. Since I belonged to the Syro-Malabar Rite but was joining a Latin Rite congregation, I needed a special permission letter from my bishop. When I was finally accepted, it was only the beginning of a long formation—14 and a half years, to be exact! It involved undergrad studies, philosophy, theology, spiritual and pastoral formation, and mission work, all designed to prepare me for the priesthood. After successfully navigating it all, I was finally ordained. Now, compare that to the disciples in today’s Gospel. Jesus calls Simon, Andrew, James, and John as they simply go about their daily routines—casting nets, mending them—and they immediately leave everything to follow Him. No interviews, no recommendation letters, no years of discernment. Just an instant, wholehearted “yes.”
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Venerable Patrick Peyton | family prayer | rosary novena
We continue praying Family Rosary Novena for Family Unity and Peace Celebrating Venerable Patrick Peyton’s Anniversary of Birth with the Family Rosary community from around the world. Remembering, as we pray, Father Peyton's timeless message to all families: "The Family That Prays Together Stays Together." The Rosary is a powerful devotion that includes many of the Church's prayers—Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. Our annual novena incorporates sacred scripture for each mystery to enrich your prayer experience. You can find all you need in our downloadable Rosary Novena booklet, including instructions on how to pray the Rosary, all the prayers needed for the Rosary, and the novena reflections. Read on for today's reflection and prayers.
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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 is your opportunity to seek Father Peyton and Our Blessed Mother’s intercession for your family’s needs in 2025. Join families and individuals around the world praying together to seek unity in families and peace in the world this year. 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 much you pray; instead, cherish this special moment, adjusting the amount of the Rosary you pray to best fit your family. Remember, there is no wrong way to pray! Read on for today's reflection and prayers.
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Venerable Patrick Peyton | family prayer | rosary novena
Please join our community around the world in praying the Family Rosary Novena for Family Unity and Peace Celebrating Venerable Patrick Peyton’s Anniversary of Birth for your family and all families. Remembering, as we pray, Father Peyton's timeless message to all families: "The Family That Prays Together Stays Together." Our free downloadable Rosary Novena booklet includes instructions on how to pray the Rosary, along with all the prayers needed for the Rosary and the novena reflections. The Rosary is a powerful devotion that includes many of the Church's prayers—Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. Our annual novena incorporates sacred scripture for each mystery to enrich your prayer experience. Read on for today's reflection and prayers.
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