Separation, grief, illness... The adversities of life sometimes strongly test families. If it is good to pray for your family on every occasion, it is even more important to give it to God when you have to face the difficulties of life.
Let us pray for all the families who live economic, material, interpersonal and health difficultiesso that they never lose the foundation of love, hope and faith.
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Official prayer of Pope Francis for the World Meeting of Families 2018
“God, our father,
We are brothers and sisters in Jesus, your son,
A family, in the spirit of your love.
Bless us with the joy of love.
Make us patient and kind,
kind and generous,
Welcoming those who are in need.
Help us to live your forgiveness and your peace.
Protect all families with your loving care,
Especially to those for whom we now ask you:
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Increase our faith
Strengthen our hope,
Protect us with your love,
May we always be grateful for the gift of life that we share.
We ask this, through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen.
Mary, mother and guide, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, father and protector, pray for us.
Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, pray for us.
Saint Louis and Saint Celia Martin, pray for us.”
Prayer in difficult times
“Heavenly Father, you have given us a model of life
in the Holy Family of Nazareth
Help us, beloved Father,
to make our family another Nazareth,
where love, peace and joy reign.
May it be deeply contemplative,
intensely Eucharistic and vibrant with joy.
help us stay together
for family prayer
in times of joy and pain.
Teach us to see Jesus Christ
in our family members
especially in times of distress.
Make the heart of Jesus Eucharist
make our hearts
meek and humble like yours
and help us to bear the obligations
relatives in a holy way.
Make us love each other more and more
each other every day
how God loves each one of us
and to forgive each other our faults,
as You forgive our sins.
Help us, oh beloved Father,
to receive everything you give us
and give everything you want to receive
with a big smile.
immaculate heart
of Mary,
Cause of our joy, pray for us.
Holy Guardian Angels
stay by our side, guide us and protect us.
Amen.
God bless you”
By Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Other prayers against the difficulties of life
Whatever the trial experienced, let us entrust it to God. Let us ask, in our prayers, that he send his consoling spirit to strengthen us in the face of adversity and guide us towards the light.
The virgin mary It is our main support. With her sweetness and her tenderness, she listens to our requests and leaves them at the feet of her son. Whether we pray Mary Undoes Knots or Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, she will always cover us with grace.
In the face of illness, we can ask for the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes or other great saints, such as Saint Anthony of Padua or Saint Rita.
Let us not forget in our prayers Saint Joseph who, as a loving father of Jesus and loving husband, has always cared for the holy family. He will guide us in our problems * of housing and work.
Trust your sorrows to God with
We are not alone to face our difficulties, the angels and saints of God can guide us.