(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Sunday invited the faithful to join him sprititually
in prayer for the upcoming Concistory and for the next Synod of Bishops which will
focus on the theme of the Family.
Celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family
on this first Sunday after Christmas, the Pope entrusted the work of the bishops to
Jesus, Mary and Joseph and recited this prayer:
PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY
Jesus,
Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendour of true love, to you
we turn with trust.
Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that our families
too may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel and
small domestic Churches.
Holy Family of Nazareth, may families never
again experience violence, rejection and division: may all who have been hurt
or scandalized find ready comfort and healing.
Holy Family of Nazareth, may
the approaching Synod of Bishops make us once more mindful of the sacredness
and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God’s plan.
Jesus,
Mary and Joseph, graciously hear our prayer.