Prayer to the Holy Family

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, like you we are members

of the Father's family. We pray that our family

love may reflect his love on its openness to all

people. May we forgive even when not forgiven,

and be patient with one another’s weaknesses.

Jesus, give us peace, unity and strength to

meet the difficulties of daily living. May we

use our family resources to improve the

quality of life for all people and ourselves.

Let us show joy in serving, for whatever

we do for others, we do for you.

Mary, inspire us, that our love may be

strong but not possessive. Let our willingness

to give depend on the needs of others

rather than on the cost of giving.

Joseph, help us to be attentive to the

Father's will. Let us be ready, as you were,

to act whenever he calls us.