Prayer of Pope Francis for the Synod on the Family

On October 8, 2013, Pope Francis announced there would be an Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in October 2014, on topics related to the family and evangelization. A worldwide day of prayer for the Synod of Bishops is planned for next Sunday, September 28. Pope Francis provided the prayer below for this Synod. For more information on the Synod, please visit the USCCB website.

Prayer of Pope Francis for the Synod on the Family

Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
in you we contemplate
the splendor of true love,
to you we turn with trust.

Holy Family of Nazareth,
grant that our families too
may be places of communion and prayer,
authentic schools of the Gospel,
and small domestic Churches.

Holy Family of Nazareth,
may families never again
experience violence, rejection, and division;
may all who have been hurt or scandalized
find ready comfort and healing.

Holy Family of Nazareth,
may the approaching Synod of Bishops
make us once more mindful
of the sacredness and inviolability of the family,
and its beauty in God's plan.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
graciously hear our prayer.