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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Global Rosary for Peace | Holy Cross Family Ministries | how to pray the rosary
All Holy Cross Family Ministry centers around the world will gather online to pray together for world peace on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 4:00 p.m. Rome Time. Join the world in prayer!
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Family Rosary | family prayer | how to pray the rosary
During Pope Leo XIV's September 24, 2025, General Audience, he said, “I invite everyone, each day of the coming month, to pray the Rosary for peace—personally, in the family, and in the community.” As they say, great minds think alike! Family Rosary had the same idea when we created the October Rosary Challenge free download. As we prepare for our October 22 Global Rosary for Peace, we invite families to come together each day in prayer. While an entire Rosary is a beautiful goal, it is important to remember that any prayer shared with your family is a grace-filled gift! Join Family Rosary in Prayer
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Family Rosary | PRAY | Venerable Patrick Peyton | how to pray the rosary
Megan Harrington describes her family's devotion to the Rosary, which she appreciated in a new way after working on the documentary of Father Patrick Peyton's life: PRAY. 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 throughout my life. I am forever grateful to my parents, who were the first witnesses of the faith.
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Family Activities | Family Rosary | family prayer | how to pray the rosary
Introducing the Family Rosary Companion, an interactive, engaging, and adorable guide designed to bring families together in prayer. Family Rosary and Catholic Mom have created a unique resource perfect for children of all ages! Additionally, all of the Mysteries are available as separate downloadable coloring pages! Scroll to the bottom of this post to find our new, free Rosary prayer resources for you and your family! Children learn the Rosary prayers and practice remaining focused during prayer as they trace the names of the Mysteries, reflect on the colorful images depicting the life of Christ and His Blessed Mother, and color the beads while they pray. The back of the companion has simple, step-by-step instructions on how to pray the Rosary, complete with all the prayers. Make the Family Rosary Companion a part of your daily family prayer. Designed to introduce the Rosary to your youngest family members, this resource helps build your family's faith and create special memories together through the power of prayer. Family Rosary Companion - Joyful Mysteries (Actual Size 8 x 11): Download your copy of the Family Rosary Companion below.
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Advent | Advent calendar | Family Fun | family prayer | how to pray the rosary
During the time between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, prayer tends to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Our to-do lists seem endless, and we feel the pinch of the shortness of time even more during the Advent and Christmas seasons. Families rush the Advent season to hasten in Christmas long before our calendars reach the 24th of December. Advent and Christmas, like the season of Lent, are profound moments in our Liturgical Calendar where the first movement of our hearts should be toward our Lord, especially when we encounter Him through prayer.
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catholic devotions | family prayer | how to pray the rosary | pray the rosary
While prayer may not change our circumstances, it will often change our hearts. It brings us closer to God, allowing Him to comfort us, guide us, and occasionally reveal His will for us. At the very least, communication with God always brings peace. The Catholic faith offers many beautiful devotions, each able to reach the faithful, who come to prayer with many different communication styles. God created each of us to be unique and unrepeatable; therefore, it stands to reason that He would provide many ways to communicate with Him.
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