On December 25th, we celebrate the Nativity of Christ and rejoice that the Messiah has come! He is waiting for us in His Father's house. We celebrate Mary's YES! to God and Joseph's fearless and tender care of Mary and her child.
On December 26th, we honor the Holy Family and look to them for guidance in these troubled and confusing times. May they intercede for us in our prayer intentions. May they serve as a model for the ideal family. May their peace, love, faith, and hope fill our hearts. May their graces shine down upon us and renew our courage and strength.
Prayer to the Holy Family/A Prayer for Families
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph,
In you we contemplate
The splendor of true Love.
To you we turn with trust.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
May families never again
Experience violence,
Rejection, and division.
And may all who have
Been hurt find ready
Comfort and healing.
Amen.
"Behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, 'Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt . . ." Matthew 2:13
Dear Lord,
Please protect us from the politicians who continue to lie and mislead the American people. Please protect us from self-serving corporate leaders who harm American workers. Please protect our children, our elderly, and our families from criminal violence. Please end the COVID plague that has infested the world and expose the truth behind the outbreak. Please expose the lies and corruption of our political leaders, who have forgotten that they are the servants of the people, and not the other way around. Please bring America back to God and his holy commandments. Please strengthen our churches and help us in the fight against Evil. Please help us to restore law and order, strengthen family ties, and bless our children with good teachers and role models. Please renew our faith in the face of adversity. Please help the Catholic Church become a temple of faith for the whole world. Please save her from corruption, sexual degeneracy, and politics. Please bring light and hope to all of your faithful servants.
Amen.
The Feast of the Solemnity of Mary
January 1st marks not only the beginning of the New Year but has been set aside as a day to honor Mary as the Blessed Virgin and the Mother of God. Born without sin, she was chosen by God to bring His Son into the corrupt world and to be a witness to his miracles and message to all the people of the earth. As such, she is considered to be the greatest of all the saints and worthy of honor, respect, and adoration.
God our Father,
May we always profit by the prayers of the Virgin Mother Mary, for you bring us life and salvation through Jesus Christ her Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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