How Do You Pray The Rosary As A Family?
“The family that prays together stays together.” This well-known adage was the motto of “Rosary Priest” Father Patrick Peyton and his famous Family Rosary Crusade that he began in 1945. Father Peyton died in 1992, but his message of the importance of praying together as a family, and in particular of praying the rosary together, is as strong today as it was then. Many modern Catholic families still gather nightly or weekly with their rosary beads to bring God into their midst and a little bit of heaven into their homes. Start this wonderful, grace-filled tradition in your own family with these tips and discover how simple it really is. Choose a place to gather, preferably a place where a crucifix, religious picture or other sacramental is exposed to help inspire holy thoughts. Some families like to light a candle during their prayer time. Pick a leader who will say aloud the first part of each prayer. The rest of the family members will say aloud the second parts of the prayers. The le
