St. Monica is the patroness of wives, mothers, and conversions. She prayed for 17 years for the conversion of her son, St. Augustine, as well as the conversion of her husband and mother-in-law. We can turn to her when we experience our own struggles in the family, especially when praying for those who have fallen…
We may often experience some form of fear and anxiety and may be left thinking that it’s only us going through the struggle. Sometimes we need many words of encouragement to get us through those feelings. Thanks to the experiences and inspirations of many saints, we have several prayers that help us to transform our…
For couples living out their vocation in marriage, tough times will come and go. When things get particularly difficult, it is essential to turn to God in prayer for strength. It can also be helpful to look to those who have gone before us. Here are five examples of holy marriage lived out by saints….
The busyness of Catholic family life can make prayer with the entire family a dream for that elusive time when “things calm down.” If this is your reality, today’s blog is for you: read on for practical tips to incorporate prayer into your family’s everyday routine. Even sports, clubs, and work can’t keep family prayer…
St. John Paul II says, “Love is never something ready-made, something merely ‘given’ to man and woman; it is always at the same time a ‘task’ which they are set.” We must always be persevering in love, so to help you, your spouse, and your family, we have three prayers for you to strengthen your…
We all know that May is the month of Our Lady. But did you know it begins with a special feast, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, on May 1st? This feast was first celebrated in 1955 by Pope Pius XII to foster a more profound devotion to the church to St. Joseph and…
As we approach Thanksgiving, a few prayers you can pray with the family on this day, and every day, to give thanks to the Lord for all the blessings he has given us. Song of Thanksgiving: On that day, you will say:I give you thanks, O Lord;though you have been angry with me,your anger has…
Evil spirits tremble at hearing even the voice of the Virgin Mary. The holy rosary is a prayer that specifically honors and sends Our Blessed Mother our love. It is a strong weapon in spiritual life! Praying the rosary on our own is always beneficial but there are special graces when prayed as a family….
As Ven. Fr. Patrick Peyton famously said, “The family that prays together stays together.” Praying together as a family and praying for a holy family can be profoundly beneficial to the strength and holiness of all the family members. Below we’ve shared a number of prayers to the Holy Family for your family. Feel free…
During the month of May, and always, we can honor Our Lady by praying the Holy Rosary – the prayer she gave us and has asked us repeatedly to say. It’s a powerful tool, one that the Popes and Saints have repeatedly spoken about, and one that we can employ at any moment in our…
Being a parent comes with special graces and certain challenges. As we wrap up this Year of the Family we’re sharing three prayers for parents. One general prayer, one for college-aged children, and one to St. Joseph. A Parent Prayer: Loving God, You are the giver of all we possess, the source of all of…
Traditionally, the month of May is dedicated to Our Lady. It provides us with an opportunity to increase our Marian devotion individually and as a family. This month can also serve as a great reminder of the great love Our Lady has for her Son and for each one of us – a love so…
