Sacred Heart of Jesus
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Chaste Heart of St. Joseph
Prayer to the Holy Family
O Lord Jesus, you lived in the home of Mary and Joseph in Nazareth.
There you grew in age, wisdom and grace as you prepared to fulfill your mission as our Redeemer.
We entrust our family to you.
O Blessed Mary, you are the Mother of our Savior.
At Nazareth you cared for Jesus and nurtured him in the peace and joy of your home.
We entrust our family to you.
O Saint Joseph, you provided a secure and loving home for Jesus and Mary,
and gave us a model of fatherhood while showing us the dignity of work.
We entrust our family to you.
Holy Family, we consecrate ourselves and our family to you.
May we be completely united in a love that is lasting, faithful
and open to the gift of new life. Help us to grow in virtue,
to forgive one another from our hearts, and to live in peace all our days.
Keep us strong in faith, persevering in prayer,
diligent in our work, and generous toward those in need.
May our home, O Holy Family, truly become a domestic church
where we reflect your example in our daily life.
Amen.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!
Prayer for Birth
Heavenly Father, as it is time to enter labor, I ask for guidance and wisdom. Overflow my soul with peace and confidence that you have created me for this task. Help me to trust in what your will is, and to listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. You have lead me to this point, and I ask that you continue to lead me. Give wisdom to my husband (,any others you wish to add) and lead us to glorify you in all things. Give me strength to trust in the body you have given me to nurture life. I thank you for this amazing gift for you are so good. Amen.
Bible Verses
Be strong and steadfast; have no fear or dread of them, for it is the LORD, your God, who marches with you; he will never fail you or forsake you.
- Deuteronomy 31:6
Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
-Isaiah 41:10
Beloved, if God so loved us, we also must love one another. No one has ever seen God. Yet, if we love one another, God remains in us, and his love is brought to perfection in us.
-1 John 4:11-12