Scripture excerpt
“have charity, which is the bond of perfection”
Colossians · 3:14Read the full passage
Prayer in the family
Apostolic letter excerpt
“The family that prays together stays together.”
Rosarium Virginis Mariae · §41 · The family: parentsRead the full passage
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John Paul II connects family prayer with communication, forgiveness and placing Christ at the centre. Section 42 turns to children and explicitly acknowledges that family prayer is not the solution to every problem.
Alongside family responsibilities
Book excerpt
“such practice must be modified according to the strength, the calling, and the duties of each individual.”
Introduction to the Devout Life · Part I, chapter IIIRead the full passage
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Francis de Sales considers family responsibilities among the duties that shape a person’s practice of devotion.
