This is a prayer I shared in my homily yesterday, and many parishioners asked me for a copy - here it is for everyone to reflect on and digest. May all families live by the standards this prayer evokes:
O
God, in the beginning You brought together man and woman in holy
marriage that they might share Your work of creation and bring enriching
life to one another. We commend to Your constant care the homes where
Your people dwell. Knit together in growing affection those who have
been made one flesh so that their love may never fail. Turn the hearts
of parents to their children, and the hearts of children to their
parents. Take away the roots of bitterness, vanity and self-seeking that
brings dissension where family peace should reign. Inspire them rather,
with loyalty, faith and sacrifice, that in all the changes and
circumstances of life they may stand strongly together in mutual service
and love. Help all parents, whether single or married, to use wisdom,
understanding, and consideration for the entire family unit when making
decisions that will affect all those in their households. Open their
minds and hearts so that discipline in just, effective, and kind, yet
firm, teaching the children in their families that there are
consequences to their actions.
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