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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton

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Glorious Mysteries  |  family prayer  |  how to pray the rosary

Bead by Bead: The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

Shelly Henley Kelly recaps her own experience of using the new book, The Family That Prays Together Stays Together, to pray the Rosary. The first time I learned about Father Patrick Peyton was during the middle of the pandemic. Although I didn’t know much about him, I’d heard his catchy message before: “The Family That Prays Together Stays Together.” His life in devotion to Mary and the Rosary are represented in a new book, The Family that Prays Together Stays Together: A Bead-by-Bead Family Guide through the Mysteries, by Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. The invitation is simple: develop a deeper devotion to the Blessed Mother and daily prayer through the Rosary. The twist? Recognizing that habits need to be small, yet consistent, we’re invited to pray and meditate on just one mystery per day. How can you say no to that?

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Day 3: 2026 Family Rosary Novena

The Glorious Mysteries proclaim the triumph of love over sin and death, reminding us that God paid the ultimate price so we could share eternal life with Him. His desire for our happiness is rooted in the promise of Heaven, and He gives us Mary as a loving Mother to guide us there. Through her intercession and example, we learn to say “yes” to God in every moment. Join us in praying this Family Rosary Novena through the intercession of Venerable Patrick Peyton, lifting your family’s needs to God and believing in His unfailing love. This is where miracles begin! Read on for today's reflection and Rosary prayers.

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Day 2: 2026 Family Rosary Novena

In the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, we encounter our Blessed Mother, Mary, whose heart was completely united with God from the very beginning. Her unwavering trust allowed her to say “yes” to God’s plan without fear, opening the door for the miracle of the Incarnation. Today, we are invited to place that same confidence in God’s unfailing love and power. Join us for day two in praying a novena through the intercession of Venerable Patrick Peyton, asking for a miracle for your family and trusting that God delights in answering the prayers of His children. 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

Day 1: 2026 Family Rosary Novena

Since 2009, Holy Cross Family Ministries has honored the Anniversary of Venerable Patrick Peyton's Birth with a Family Rosary Novena. As we continue this cherished tradition, we invite you to join us from January 9 - 17, 2026, as we pray for Father Peyton and Our Blessed Mother’s intercession for our families' hopes and concerns. There is always someone in need of prayer. Seeking heavenly guidance and assistance through intercessory prayer, especially when you feel most helpless, is a tremendous gift that our Catholic faith offers. Intercessory prayer fortifies our prayers when we pray with those whom the Church declares to be in heaven—Venerables, Blesseds, and Saints. This is where miracles begin! Read on for today's reflection and Rosary prayers.

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Father Peyton  |  family prayer  |  how to pray the rosary  |  rosary novena

Family Rosary Novena: Praying for a Family Miracle

Does your family need a miracle? Join our Novena for Father Peyton's intercession (January 9 to 17) for your family —celebrating the Anniversary of Venerable Patrick Peyton’s birth.

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Global Rosary for Peace  |  Holy Cross Family Ministries  |  how to pray the rosary

Join Us as We Pray the Global Rosary for Peace

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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