Heavenly Father,
you have given us the model of life
in the Holy Family of Nazareth.
Help this family, O Loving Father,
to make their family another Nazareth
where love, peace and joy reign.
May it be deeply contemplative,
intensely eucharistic,
revived with joy.
Help them to stay together in joy
and sorrow in family prayer.
Teach them to see Jesus in the members of their families,
especially in their distressing disguise.
May the eucharistic heart of Jesus
make their hearts humble like his
and help them to carry out their family duties
in a holy way.
May they love one another
as God loves each one of them,
more and more each day,
and forgive each other’s faults
as you forgive their sins.
Help them, O Loving Father,
to take whatever you give
and give whatever you take with a big smile.
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
cause of our joy, pray for us.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
Holy Guardian Angels,
be always with us,
guide and protect us.
Amen.