Friday, May 21, 2010

Pray for Families (JPII prayer)

Dearest Prayer Angels,

It is Friday once again, and I am always amazed and humbled by what I am led to. This is an absolutely beautiful prayer for families from Pope John Paul II. I can't imagine a better prayer for families. So whether or not you are at a loss for words on Fridays or have a favorite family prayer, this would be a beautiful prayer to incorporate into your day.

Pope John Paul's Prayer for Families:

'Lord God, from you every family in Heaven and on earth takes its name. Father, you are love and life. Through your Son, Jesus Christ, born of woman, and through the Holy Spirit, fountain of Divine Charity. Grant that each family on earth may become for each successive generation a true shrine of life and love. Grant that your grace may guide the thoughts and actions of husbands and wives for the good of their families and of all the families in the world. Grant that the young may find in the family solid support for their human dignity and for their growth in truth and love. Grant that love, strengthened by the grace of the sacrament of marriage, may prove mightier than all the weaknesses and trials through which our families sometimes pass. Through the intercession of the Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that the Church may fruitfully carry out her worldwide mission in the family and through the family. Through Christ our Lord who is the Way, the Truth and the Life for ever and ever. Amen'

If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit Gal 5:25

Have a wonderful weekend. Make sure you find time for family.

Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet