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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
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Ivonne J. Hernandez recaps her own experience of using the new book, The Family That Prays Together Stays Together, to pray the Rosary. Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C., in his book, The Family That Prays Together Stays Together, encourages us to pray the Rosary a little bit at a time. As we stretch those muscles and create new habits, he invites us to pray a decade a night. The goal of this book is to help you establish a habit of daily prayer rooted in devotion to our Blessed Mother. To that end, each day’s prayerful reflection is built around the rhythm of the Rosary. I could immediately appreciate how this would be a gift to families with young children. To be introduced to this magnificent prayer in small bites, allowing the grace to flow as the roots deepen in their little hearts. Habits of virtue to last a lifetime. What surprised me was how praying with the Sorrowful Mysteries for a week with this little book impacted my prayer life.
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Here on the final day of our Family Rosary Novena celebrating the Anniversary of Venerable Patrick Peyton's Birth, we meditate once again on the Joyful Mysteries. Throughout these nine days, we’ve prayed with faith and hope for the intercession of Father Peyton and Our Blessed Mother, offering our many prayer petitions. We've learned, like Mary, to trust in God's perfect plan for our lives, even when that differs from what we may have imagined for ourselves and our families. Intercessory prayer fortifies our prayers when we pray with those whom the Church declares to be in heaven—Venerables, Blesseds, and Saints. This Family Rosary Novena has helped us see even more clearly how seeking heavenly guidance and assistance through intercessory prayer—especially when you feel most helpless—is a tremendous gift that our Catholic faith offers. Let us conclude our praying of this Family Rosary Novena through the intercession of Venerable Patrick Peyton and our Blessed Mother, continuing to pray for a family miracle. This is where miracles begin! Read on for today's reflection and Rosary prayers.
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Venerable Patrick Peyton | how to pray the rosary | rosary novena
As we pray the Sorrowful Mysteries, we learn from Mary how to walk with Jesus on His way to Calvary. Even when His closest friends abandoned Him, Jesus endured unimaginable suffering because of the strength of His love—a love He longed to share with His disciples. Mary shows us how to make our hearts and homes places where that love is welcomed and shared. In moments of pain or helplessness, we can turn to her and trust that she will lead us closer to Jesus. Join us in praying this Family Rosary Novena through the intercession of Venerable Patrick Peyton and our Blessed Mother, praying for a family miracle. This is where miracles begin! Read on for today's reflection and Rosary prayers.
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Venerable Patrick Peyton | how to pray the rosary | rosary novena
Father Peyton believed in the power of families praying together, knowing that daily prayer, especially the Rosary, strengthens our relationship with our Blessed Mother and her Son, Jesus—forming us as His disciples. In the Luminous Mysteries, we reflect on Jesus’ public ministry and learn that true discipleship, though marked by the Cross, always leads to the glory of the Resurrection. We need not fear the cost, because Jesus walks before us and Mary, His Mother and ours, accompanies us every step of the way. Join us in praying a Family Rosary Novena through the intercession of Venerable Patrick Peyton, asking for a miracle for your family and trusting in God’s unfailing love. This is where miracles begin! Read on for today's reflection and Rosary prayers.
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Venerable Patrick Peyton | how to pray the rosary | rosary novena
The Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary celebrate the triumph of God’s love over sin and death. Jesus endured great suffering so that we could share eternal life with Him, and He gives us Mary to guide us on that path. Mary, the Mother of our souls, will form Jesus in us and give us the grace we need to live for eternity. Please join with us as we continue to pray this Family Rosary Novena for a family miracle through the intercession of Venerable Patrick Peyton and the Blessed Mother. This is where miracles begin! Read on for today's reflection and Rosary prayers.
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Venerable Patrick Peyton | how to pray the rosary | rosary novena
When we pray the Sorrowful Mysteries, Mary teaches us how to stay close to Jesus as He carries the Cross. Though abandoned by His disciples, Jesus endured unimaginable pain because His love was stronger than suffering—a love He longed to share with us. Mary’s witness reminds us to make our homes and hearts places where that love is welcomed and lived out. In times of struggle or uncertainty, we can turn to her, confident that she will lead us closer to Jesus. Join us as we continue praying this Family Rosary Novena through the intercession of Venerable Patrick Peyton and our Blessed Mother, praying for a family miracle. This is where miracles begin! Read on for today's reflection and Rosary prayers.
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