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"The Christian family is the first place of education in prayer...the family is the 'domestic church' where God's children learn to pray." - Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2285
What is prayer? God invites us into a relationship with Him that is both personal and communal. God speaks to us through His Son, Jesus Christ. Prayer is our response to God who is already speaking or, better yet, revealing Himeself to us. Therefore, prayer is not merely an exchange of words, but it engages the whole person in a relationship with God the Father, through the Son, and in the Holy Spirit. -
The Paschal Mystery
At Mass we remember the Paschal Mystery, but what does that really mean and how do we incorporate it into our lives each and every day? As we think about crosses we bear in our life this month, take some time to learn more about the Paschal Mystery by clicking on this LINK.
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Praying the Liturgy of the Hours
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Prayers
Throughout the year, we will focus on a few prayers in addition to encouraging families to pray the rosary together. Find the month's prayers on this page, as well as other places throughout the website. The prayers of the rosary in multiple languges will be on the "Rosary" page on this website. The "Documents" section will have links to prayer cards you can download and print. These prayers (and more!) can be found on the USCCB website: here.
You can also submit intentions for each month, anonymously, via our digital prayer jarSign of the Cross La Señal De La Cruz
In the name of the Father En el nobre del Padre,
and of the Son y del Hijo,
and of the Holy Spirit. y del EspÍritu Santo.
Amen. Amén.The Hail Mary Ave Maria
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; Dios te salve, MarÍa. Llena eres de gracia:
blessed are you among women, El Señor es contigo. Bendita tú eres entre
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. todas las mujeres. Y bendito es el fruto de tu
Holy Mary, Mother of God, vientre: Jesús. Santa María, Madre de Dios,
pray for us sinners ruega por nosotros pecadores, ahora y en la
now and at the hour of our death. hora de nuestra muerte.
Amen. Amén.Prayer to One's Guardian Angel Oración al ángel de la guarda
Angel of God, my guardian dear, Ángel de mi Guarda, dulce compañia,
to whom God’s love commits me here, No me desampares, ni de noche ni de día,
ever this day be at my side, si me dejas solo(a), qué será de mi,
to light and guard, to rule and guide. angelito mío, ruega a Dios por mí.Amen. Amén.
Prayer after a Meal
We give you thanks, almighty God, Te damos gracias, Dios todopoderoso,
for all your benefits, who lives and por todos tus beneficios, que vive y reina
reigns for ever and ever. Amen. por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.
May the Lord grant us His peace. Que el Señor nos conceda su paz.
And life everlasting. Amen. Y vida eterna. Amén.
Source: catholic.orgAngelus El Angelus
V/. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary, V. El Ángel del Señor lo anunció a Maria.
R/. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. R. Y concibió por obra del Espíritu Santo.
Hail Mary... Dios te salve, María....
V/. Behold the handmaid of the Lord, V. He aquí la esclava del Señor.
R/. Be it done unto me according to your Word. R. Hágase en mí según tu palabra.
Hail Mary... Dios te salve, María....
V/. And the Word was made flesh, V. El Verbo se hizo carne.
R/ And dwelt among us. R. Y vivió entre nosotros.
Hail Mary... Dios te salve, María....
V/. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, V. Rogad por nosotros, Santa Madre de Dios.
R/. That we may be made worthy of the R. Para que seamos dignos de alcanzar las
promises of Christ. promesas de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo.
Let us pray. Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, Oración. Infundid, Señor, vuestra gracia en
your grace into our hearts: that we, to whom the nuestras almas, para que, pues hemos creído
Incarnation of Christ your Son was made known by la Encarnación de vuestro Hijo y Señor nuestro
the message of an Angel, may by his Passion Jesucristo anunciada por el Ángel, por los
and Cross be brought to the glory of his merecimientos de su Pasión y Muerte,
Resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord. alcancemos la gloria de la Resurrección.
Amen. Amén.
Prayer to St. Joseph after the RosaryTo you, O blessed Joseph,do we come in our tribulation,and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse,we confidently invoke your patronage also.Through that charity which bound youto the Immaculate Virgin Mother of Godand through the paternal lovewith which you embraced the Child Jesus,we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritancewhich Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood,and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family,defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ;O most loving father, ward off from usevery contagion of error and corrupting influence;O our most mighty protector, be kind to usand from heaven assist us in our strugglewith the power of darkness.As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril,so now protect God's Holy Churchfrom the snares of the enemy and from all adversity;shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection,so that, supported by your example and your aid,we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness,and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven.Amen.
Oración a San José en el Rosario
(Para decirse después del rezo del Rosario)
Recorremos a ti en nuestras dificultades bienaventurado José, después de haber invocado el socorro de tu santísima esposa, solicitamos también con confianza tu santo patrocinio.
Por el afecto que te ha unido a la Virgen Inmaculada, madre de Dios, por el amor paterno con el cual rodeaste al niño Jesús, te suplicamos de mirar con bondad la herencia que Jesucristo ha conquistado con su sangre, y de asistirnos con tu poder y socorrer nuestras necesidades.
Protégenos, o santo guardián de la sagrada familia, la raza elegida de Jesucristo: presérvanos, o padre amantísimo, de toda mancha del error y de la corrupción; Nos seas propicio y asístenos desde lo alto del cielo, oh nuestro poderoso libertador, en el combate que libramos contra la potencia de las tinieblas; y así como tú has arrancado en otra ocasión al niño Jesús del peligro, de la muerte, defiende ahora a la Iglesia santa de Dios contra las acechanzas del enemigo y protégela de toda adversidad.
Concédenos tu perpetua protección de tal forma siguiendo tu ejemplo y sostenidos por tu socorro, podamos vivir santamente; morir piadosamente y obtener la bienaventuranza eterna en el Cielo.
Prayer for Vocation
God, thank you for loving me.
In Baptism you called me by name
to live as your child.
Help all your people to know their call in life.
For your greater glory, raise up generous leaders
to serve as priests, deacons, sisters, and brothers.
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