A Prayer for the Family

Jesus, our most loving redeemer,

You came to enlighten the world

with Your teaching and example.

You willed to spend the greater part of Your life

in humble obedience to Mary and Joseph

in the poor home of Nazareth.

In this way, You sanctified that family,
which was to be an example for all Christian families.

Graciously accept our family,
which we dedicate and consecrate to You this day.
Be pleased to protect, guard, and keep it
in holy fear, in peace,
and in the harmony of Christian charity.
By conforming ourselves to the Divine model
of Your family,
may we attain to eternal happiness.