October 1 - 31, 2022

   Month of Family Prayer: When you are building a relationship with someone, is it possible to build that relationship if you don’t communicate? God calls us everyday to engage in a relationship with Him. We are called to go to Mass every week, to participate in the divine life, and to deepen our relationship with God through words and actions. But how can we deepen this relationship on a daily basis? When we pray, we engage in conversation with God.
   This month, we offer you this challenge: Try to engage in a daily conversation with God. Can you, as families, set aside a time to pray together—whether in person or remotely—connecting not only our individual faith with the power of prayer, but sharing in that experience with those we love the most, building communication and unity with each other and with God?
 
6 Benefits of Praying Together as a Family
   Prayer is the foundation of the Christian home and is one of the best ways to help your family thrive. It can benefit you as a family by: releasing your deepest hurts, healing, strengthening communication, protecting, strengthening family ties, and building unity and intimacy.
 
Prayer Resources:
www.dor.org/learning-and-living-your-faith/prayers/