Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy
Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph. I would like to wish all of our families
and extended families both far and near many blessings and peace amid the daily
struggles and joys of family life. The following prayer is the official prayer
of the Missionaries of the Holy Family.
Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary,
bless our family. Graciously inspire in us the unity, peace and mutual love
that you found in your own family in the little town of Nazareth.
Mary, Mother of Jesus and our
Mother, nourish our family with your faith and your love. Keep us close to your
Son, Jesus, in all our sorrows and joys.
Joseph, Foster-father to Jesus,
guardian and spouse of Mary, keep our family safe from harm. Help us in all
times of discouragement or anxiety.
Holy Family of Nazareth, make our family one with you. Help us to be instruments of peace. Grant
that love, strengthened by grace, may prove mightier than all the weaknesses
and trials through which our families sometimes pass. May we always have
God at the center of our hearts and homes until we are all one family, happy
and at peace in our true home with you. Amen.
I hope you continue to enjoy these days after
Christmas!
