Catholic Christian Prayer: Prayer at Home

The family and home are the first place where the individual is shaped. In a model Catholic family , it is common for members to gather together to pray. It is important to gather with one's family to recite prayers at home ...

In this article, we will see:

• The specificities of Catholic faith and prayers
• Why is it important to pray at home?
• Prayers to say at home

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The specificities of Catholic faith and prayers

The Catholic religion is the very first Christian religion. The Reformed churches (Lutheran and Protestant) are directly derived from it. If the latter are based solely on the Holy Scriptures , the Catholic Church completes the foundations of its faith with other sources (such as the Apocrypha).

As a Christian religion, the Catholic faith is largely based on the belief in the Holy Trinity . The Church is also the result of the mission that Jesus entrusted to his disciples before his ascension. But the Catholic faith is distinguished from other Christian religions by its consideration for the beings who surround the Creator and who help us get closer to him. Catholics address prayers to the Saints and Archangels. These celestial beings are said to have the power to intervene in our lives, and could serve as an intermediary between us and God. This is essentially where the disagreements between the Catholic Church and other Christian religions arise. But all Christian churches agree to be followers of Christ. Each religion just has its own way of following him.

Catholic believers have a very specific way of praying. They usually make the sign of the cross while reciting "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." The Catholic believer can pray to God in any circumstance. Heavenly beings can also receive prayers, but in more specific situations.

Why is it important to pray at home?

Home is where we gather to live our daily lives as a family . Our home is a place where we feel safe. In general, this is where we enjoy the best well-being.

Praying at home can help you draw God's grace upon each member of your family. It is a very special moment of intimacy. For Catholic believers, prayers that are said at home will allow all members to draw closer to the Creator, but also to each other.

In a society where we tend to individualize ourselves, praying at home can really help to bring families together. Moreover, prayer is much more effective when it is done by several people simultaneously.

Prayers to say at home

Blessing of houses

“Lord Jesus Christ , you who commanded your holy apostles to invoke peace on the inhabitants of the houses they entered, sanctify, we pray you, this house by our trusting prayer. Pour out your blessings and the abundance of your peace on it. Charge your holy angels to guard it and to drive out from it all influence of the Evil One. Make all those who dwell there please you. Finally, may they by the quality of their conduct attain to your glory as the Risen One . This is what we ask you in all confidence. Hear us, Lord, holy Father, eternal and Almighty God, and deign to send your holy angel from Heaven, so that he may watch over all those who are in this place, that he may surround and protect them, that he may guard and defend them. Deign, Lord, to bless this dwelling. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen."

Holy Mary, I choose you today as Lady and Mistress of our house

“ Holy Blessed Virgin whose heart is pure and suffering, we recognize that you are our Lady and Queen of this house. Preserve our house from all evil. Holy Mary, Mother of God, who was conceived without sin, I choose you today as Lady and Mistress of our house. I pray you to preserve it from fire, water, thunder, storm, earthquakes, curses and thieves, rebels, war, all evil. Bless and protect, Holy Virgin, all the people who dwell in it. Obtain for them the grace to avoid all sins, heresies, divisions, illnesses, sudden death and other misfortunes and accidents. Make this house always consecrated to you and your son Jesus . Amen.”

Prayer for protection

“Lord, I come to you today to ask for your protection. I ask that you surround me with your divine love and light, and protect me from all harm and negative energy. I pray that you guide me to safety and help me stay aligned with your will. I trust in your infinite wisdom and know that you will keep me safe. I thank you for your constant care and protection. Amen.”