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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Behold Your Mother | pray the rosary | seasons of motherhood
Today we will pray the Closing Prayers of the Rosary. As we conclude our meditations on the life of Christ through the Rosary, we begin the beautiful prayer of Hail, Holy Queen: “Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry …”
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motherhood | pray the rosary | prayer life
The Rosary was never my favorite form of prayer. In fact, I used to complain about how repetitive it was. I really struggled to pray it, and I struggled with the fact that the Church held the Rosary in such high regard. It was obvious that the Rosary was a significant form of prayer in the lives of many Catholics, including many saints. If they all upheld the Rosary’s value, who was I to ignore it?
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Father Patrick Peyton | Holy lives of inspiration | pray the rosary
On this 31st Anniversary of Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C.'s death on June 3, 1992, we celebrate with a moving story of the power of the family Rosary from PRAY: THE STORY OF PATRICK PEYTON, producer and co-writer Megan Harrington. Growing up my parents made us — it was not a choice or an option — be in the kitchen at 7 am before school to pray the Rosary. They believed in its promises and the power of prayer. Gathering a herd of 11 children is not an easy task, especially in the morning. I’d like to tell you that their example launched me into the daily practice from the time I was a small girl until today, but unfortunately, it didn’t. The seed was planted, however, and I would be reminded of its effectiveness many times over the course of my life. I am forever grateful to my parents, who were the first witnesses of the faith.
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Today as on many days, a lot is going on in our Mass Readings: A eulogy for holy men who are not known by most but nonetheless are known to God and their loved ones. And God blesses them and their children and children’s children. The famous scene of Jesus overturning the money changers’ tables at the Temple, As well as Jesus cursing a fig tree for its lack of fruitfulness!
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Behold Your Mother | pray the rosary | seasons of motherhood
Today we will pray the Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Mary. Long ago, it was the mother of the king, not his wife, who took the role of queen. A king may have had many wives, so his heir would be brought up by his mother. This meant the mother had the most influence on her son and, therefore, the most honor from him.
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Today, as we gather in the presence of the Lord, we are reminded of the life and teachings of Saint Justin, an early Christian philosopher and martyr. Saint Justin's witness and faith continue to inspire us in our journey as families seeking to live out our faith in today's changing world. In our first reading, we are reminded of the beauty and wonder of God's creation. We are reminded of the importance of contemplating and appreciating the works of God's hands.
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