Form a Habit of Praying for Families
/A fine Catholic tradition is praying over an extended time, like the nine-day prayer campaign, the Novena. After nine days, you will find a habit beginning to form. Pray for your family and others with this "Novena to the Holy Spirit for Families," originally created for Catholics For Family Peace.
Novena to the Holy Spirit for Family Peace
First Day
Come, Holy Spirit, Lord of Life, bless us and grant us the grace of loving our families, as Jesus calls us to do, and help us to build peace in our hearts and in our homes.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be…
O Holy Spirit, we ask in particular this special favor:
Second Day
Come, Spirit of Right Judgment, bless us and grant us the grace of peacefully resolving conflicts that arise in our families through patient dialogue that leads to understanding and renewal of love.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be…
O Holy Spirit, we ask in particular this special favor:
Third Day
Come, Spirit of Knowledge, bless us and grant us the grace of loving the Church and finding in her a sure guide for truth and service to God’s will, especially in our relationships at home and in our extended families.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be…
O Holy Spirit, we ask in particular this special favor:
Fourth Day
Come, O Comforter, bless us and grant us the grace of recognizing and responding with love when others are in need or are suffering from injustice or abuse. May we be ready to help them find safety and shelter.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be…
O Holy Spirit, we ask in particular this special favor:
Fifth Day
Come, Spirit of Wisdom, bless us and grant us the grace of conforming our lives fully to God’s holy Word, so that we may have compassion on one another, especially those who are poor, lonely, or afraid.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be…
O Holy Spirit, we ask in particular this special favor:
Sixth Day
Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten the minds of parents and grandparents, so that they may have patience with children and with one another in the daily challenges of family living.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be…
O Holy Spirit, we ask in particular this special favor:
Seventh Day
Come, Spirit of Piety, and bless all children and young people to withstand the temptations that lead them away from a holy and happy life. May they have good examples in their homes, schools, and society, and become true witnesses to the love of God in the world.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be…
O Holy Spirit, we ask in particular this special favor:
Eighth Day
Come, O Spirit of Fortitude, and strengthen all those who are married or contemplating marriage, and encourage them in their vocation of service to the community. Strengthen also those who are separated and divorced, to have courage and remain in your care. Lead them to a future filled with hope.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be…
O Holy Spirit, we ask in particular this special favor:
Ninth Day
Come, Holy Spirit, bless us and grant us the grace to always work for justice for the most vulnerable in our society. You know our joys and our sorrows. May the prayers we offer bless our relationships and lead us to your peace.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be…
O Holy Spirit, we ask in particular this special favor:
- Lauri Przybysz, D.Min. www.familyministryresources.com
Visit Catholics For Family Peace, www.catholicsforfamilypeace.org, for more prayers for families experiencing conflict.