Prayers for a Holy Marriage
The state of Holy Matrimony is a sacred institution, ordained by God, and elevated by Our Lord Jesus Christ to the dignity of a Sacrament. These traditional prayers are offered for the sanctification of married couples, that they may grow in mutual love and live according to God’s holy will.
A Prayer of Spouses for Each Other
O God, who in creating the human race didst will that man and wife should be one, knit together the minds of us Thy servants in the bond of mutual love, that there may be no division between us. Grant that, living in fear of Thee, we may find our delight in a peaceful and holy home; that we may see our children’s children unto the third and fourth generation; and after a happy old age, may we come to the rest of the blessed and the kingdom of heaven. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer for a Family
Hear us, O Lord, and visit this home, and drive far from it all the snares of the enemy. Let Thy holy Angels dwell herein to preserve us in peace; and let Thy blessing be ever upon us. O Lord, we beseech Thee to give us the perpetual fear and love of Thy holy Name, for Thou never failest to help and govern them whom Thou dost bring up in Thy steadfast love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer to the Holy Family
O most loving Jesus, who by Thy sublime virtues and the example of Thy domestic life, didst consecrate the family which Thou didst choose on earth; in Thy clemency look down upon this our household, humbly prostrate before Thee and imploring Thy mercy.
Remember that this family belongs to Thee; for to Thee we have in a special way dedicated and devoted ourselves. Look down upon us in Thy loving kindness; preserve us from all danger; give us help in the hour of need, and grant us the grace to persevere to the end in the imitation of Thy Holy Family; that having revered Thee and loved Thee faithfully on earth, we may bless and praise Thee eternally in heaven.
O Mary, most sweet Mother, to thy intercession we have recourse, knowing that thy Divine Son will hear thy prayers.
And do thou, O glorious Patriarch, St. Joseph, assist us by thy powerful mediation, and offer by the hands of Mary our prayers to Jesus. Amen.
Contexte Historique
The Sacrament of Matrimony, instituted by Christ Himself, is a sacred covenant through which a man and a woman establish a lifelong partnership for their mutual good and for the procreation and education of children. Catholic tradition has always cherished prayers for married couples, invoking God’s grace to strengthen their union and to help them live out their vocation in holiness. These prayers often seek the intercession of the Holy Family of Nazareth—Jesus, Mary, and Joseph—as the perfect model of domestic love, virtue, and faithfulness.