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Family and marriage

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Prayers

Prayer for a Christian Family

A traditional prayer from the library.

Novenas

Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows

For help in grief, family suffering, and perseverance at the foot of the Cross.

Christmas Novena II

A short Advent devotional sequence prayed from December 16 through December 24, drawing especially on the great O Antiphons and related scriptural invocations in immediate preparation for Christmas.

Novena to St. Joseph

For family care, work, purity, protection, and a holy death.

Novena to St. Anne

Often prayed from July 17 through July 25 in preparation for her feast day.

Novena to St. Rita of Cascia

For impossible situations and steadfast patience.

Novena to St. Monica

For children, conversion of loved ones, and persevering prayer.

Litanies

Litany of St. Joseph

A litany seeking the patronage of St. Joseph, guardian of the Holy Family.

Saint readings

St. Bridget of Sweden

Bridget's family life invites us to entrust our own household to God's care.

Learn the faith

What is Charity?

Read question 467 and its complete answer.

Why does the Church dislike mixed marriages?

Baltimore Catechism, question 1370.

Why do we say "our" and not "my" Father?

Baltimore Catechism, question 6.

What seems most proper with regard to the things necessary for the last Sacraments?

Baltimore Catechism, question 965.

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