*** This post was originally published on 2/2/10. It has been edited to add some activities that I found for this month. ***
February is devoted to the Holy Family. This devotion to the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph has been hailed as the model of virtue for Christian Families since the 1600’s. Jesus spent his first 30 years before his ministry began taking part in his family life because it was so important. As always, there are several good prayers to add your prayer routine for the month.
For the Protection of the Holy Family
Grant unto us, Lord Jesus, ever to follow the example of Thy holy Family, that in the hour of our death Thy glorious Virgin Mother together with blessed Joseph may come to meet us and we may be worthily received by Thee into everlasting dwellings: who livest and reignest world without end. Amen.
There are also several more prayers for use this month available at About.com’s Catholicism section. You can also find a lot more information about the history and devotion to the Holy Family at Catholic Culture.org.
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Recipes for February Feasts at Catholic Cuisine.
Feast of the Holy Family Project.
