Prayer for Parents
Prayers for the Family
Heavenly Father,
You entrusted our parents with the tremendous responsibility
of nurturing and guiding their children.
We thank You for:
• Their love and sacrifices
• Their guidance and wisdom
• Their care and protection
• Their faith and example
We ask You to bless them with:
• Health and strength
• Wisdom and patience
• Peace and joy
• Grace and guidance
Help them to:
• Know Your will
• Trust Your providence
• Feel Your presence
• Share Your love
Through the intercession of
the Holy Family of Nazareth,
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph,
watch over our parents
and reward them for their love.
Amen.
📜History
Praying for parents is a beautiful tradition that honors the Fourth Commandment to 'Honor thy father and mother.' This prayer recognizes the sacred vocation of parenthood and asks for God's blessings on those who have embraced this calling.
🕊️How to Pray
- Begin with the Sign of the Cross
- Pray with gratitude for your parents
- Add specific intentions for their needs
- Ask for the Holy Family's intercession
- Consider praying this daily
- Conclude with the Sign of the Cross
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Light a virtual candle as you pray for your parents, joining others in asking God to bless those who gave us life and love.
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