Traditional Catholic Novena
Novena to the Holy Family
A traditional Catholic novena to the Holy Family, for peace in the home, fidelity to the Faith, mutual charity, and courage in Christian living.
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About This Novena
Devotion to the Holy Family gives Catholics a simple and steady way to pray for the life of the home: love of the Church, courage in confessing the Faith, mutual charity, obedience to God, and peace under rightful guidance. It fits especially well with the everyday burdens and hopes of family life, where holiness is often worked out in ordinary duties.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for families, peace in the home, marriage, and children.
Usual timing
Nine days before the Feast of the Holy Family, or anytime for family harmony and fidelity
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Day 1: Love of the Church
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Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, bless us and grant us the grace of loving Holy Church, as we are bound to do, above every earthly thing, and of ever showing forth our love by the witness of our deeds.
After Each Day
Main novena prayer
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, we ask in particular this special favor.
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Daily Conclusion
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Recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.
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About this novena
Description
Devotion to the Holy Family gives Catholics a simple and steady way to pray for the life of the home: love of the Church, courage in confessing the Faith, mutual charity, obedience to God, and peace under rightful guidance. It fits especially well with the everyday burdens and hopes of family life, where holiness is often worked out in ordinary duties.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
families, peace in the home, marriage, children
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for families, peace in the home, marriage, and children.
Usual timing
Nine days before the Feast of the Holy Family, or anytime for family harmony and fidelity
St. Joseph and the Child Jesus, Giambattista Pittoni