For Catholics, the circle of relatives is recognized as the “domestic church,” and it is in the circle of relatives that people learn how to recognize the love of God and to turn to Him in prayer. It is in the circle of relatives that people first learn the virtues of living a God-centered life.
Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers accommodates prayers that have marked the joys, sorrows, and day by day routines of many generations. Included in this volume are chapters on basic prayers, day by day prayers, a useful calendar of saints, and blessings for all of the seasons of the year. Also, included in this compendium are prayers to the Virgin Mary; the Liturgy of the Hours; prayers upon waking, at mealtime and before retiring for the night; prayers and blessings for feast days and holidays; prayers throughout times of anger, forgiveness, sickness, loss, grief, thanksgiving, conflict; in addition to prayers for the Church and lay people alike.
A wonderful gift idea for people of every age, this handsome book will inspire you and your beloved to go into more deeply into God’s love.