NovenasHoly Family Novena
Novena to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
A nine-day novena to the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. This devotion invites families to entrust themselves to the protection and example of the holiest family that ever lived.
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For Unity in Families
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, holy family of Nazareth, we come before you with our joys and sorrows, our hopes and struggles. You who experienced the blessings and challenges of family life, help us to live as you did: in love, in faith, and in unity.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Meditation
The Holy Family of Nazareth was united in love and in purpose. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph lived together in harmony, each fulfilling their role with love and devotion. Their home was a place of prayer, work, and mutual support.
In our families, we are called to live in the same spirit of unity. When Christ is at the center, families can overcome any challenge.
Prayer
Holy Family, you lived in perfect unity. Pray for our families, that we may be united in love for God and for one another. Heal any divisions and bring us closer together.
(Mention your intentions here)
Prayer to the Holy Family
O Holy Family, model for all families, we consecrate ourselves to you. Protect our homes from all evil and fill them with your peace. Help us to grow in love for one another and for God.
Jesus, be the center of our family. Mary, be our mother and guide. Joseph, be our protector and provider. May our family mirror your family of Nazareth.
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Holy Family, pray for us. Amen.
About this novena
A nine-day novena to the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. This devotion invites families to entrust themselves to the protection and example of the holiest family that ever lived.
December 22-30 (Feast: Sunday after Christmas), or any time
You can begin a novena at any time. Traditional dates are a guide, not a requirement.
