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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Marian devotion | Memorare | family prayer
I’m a convert, so my journey with the Blessed Mother started late in life. At the beginning of that journey, I read everything about the faith I could find. I was overwhelmed for the most part but determined. When our boys were little, I learned to pray the Rosary when they took their naps. Most of the time I fell asleep during the prayer, but I did learn it. The arrival of our daughter brought fear into my prayers. My mother and I didn't get along. My fears of being the mother that she was to my own daughter began to overtake me. I reached out to the Blessed Mother. This began my practice of Hail Mary-ing my way through everything. If I was afraid, I would immediately start the prayer; if I was overwhelmed, angry, happy, or sad—whatever was happening in my life—I would whisper a Hail Mary.
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Catholic Mass | Eucharist | family prayer
We thank God for many, many things over the course of a Mass, but it is this line during the Eucharistic Prayer that sticks out to me every time: "Thank you for counting us worthy to be in your Presence and minister to you.” As with many spiritual realities, this statement of faith causes my expectations to do multiple somersaults in my soul. God counts us worthy? Are we truly in God’s presence? We get the unbelievable privilege of ministering to/serving God, especially as He is ministering to us in the Mass.
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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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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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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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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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