A Prayer for Families by Heidi Busse

 All-Loving God,

we thank you for all of your good gifts

especially the gift of family.

For parents and grandparents

who nurture our faith

and lift us up in difficult times,

we thank you, God.

For brothers and sisters

who laugh and listen

and celebrate with us in joyful times,

we thank you, God.

For holidays and holy days

when we join together around the table

and remember the bond that unites us,

we thank you, God.

For all those who love us

and care for us

and welcome us home again and again,

we thank you, God.

For the gift of eternal life

and the promise that we will one day join

all of the beloved who have gone before us,

we thank you, God.

With the guidance of the Holy Family,

may we remain a strong and vibrant

family of faith, now and forever.

Amen.

Feel free to insert this prayer into your parish bulletin.
Order the Prayer for Families Prayer Card for your parishioners.