Fear of Family Prayer

[freerf]

We pray before supper and bed time. Yup. So, we’re covered there. I guess you could say i’m patting myself on the back here.

But, I want more. I’d like to institute family prayer times, but I’m hesitant. Yes, there is fear. Not sure why though. But the truth is, I’m afraid of introducing it into my family time. Fear the kids will think im dumb. Fear my wife is leading me by the hand (yeah, that’s an odd one).

Despite this fear, in my heart I know I’d love this type of intimacy with God as a family.

So, how do I start family prayer times. Any suggestions?

 

[crystal_waters]

I’m sure you are worrying over nothing…if you and your family already pray together then it shows you that it can be done because you are already doing it

Just dont implement it all at once…introduce another family prayer bit by bit so your family has time to adjust to the new prayer schedule

 

[57classic]

Perhaps you could start with a rosary each day during Lent. If it works out well, suggest to the family that you continue during the rest of the year, then add another devotion during next Lent. Suggest saying the Stations of the Cross on Fridays instead of the Rosary.

 

[freerf]

Thank you for the suggestions.