Deepen your prayer life — Prayers for parenting

We all have knots in our lives - problems and struggles that we cannot see a solution for. No matter how small or large, Mary can help untie these knots. St. Irenaeus made a comparison between Eve and Mary, saying: "Eve, by her disobedience, tied the knot of disgrace for the human race; whereas Mary, by her obedience, undid it". This chaplet is one way to ask Mary, Undoer of Knots, to pray for you and untie the knots in your life that weigh so heavily on your heart. How to pray the Mary Undoer of Knots Chaplet: Holding the...

Praying for our children and our role as their mother is a beautiful way to start each day. An easy way to remember to pray these quick prayers is to copy and laminate them, then stick them on your bathroom mirror or wall where you will see them each morning when you shower or brush your teeth. Morning OfferingO Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Your Mother, Mary, I offer you today my prayers, my sufferings, my disappointments, my joys and all my works. I give you these together with all that is offered to you in the Sacrifice of...

  St. Gerard is the patron saint of mothers, expectant mothers, and unborn children. He is a powerful saint to ask for intercession when you are trying to conceive a baby. Using a nine bead chaplet, here are three different prayers to ask for this St. Gerard's intercession. Prayer for One Desiring Parenthood: Introductory prayer:O good St. Gerard, powerful intercessor before the throne of God, wonder-worker of our day, I call upon you and seek your help. While on earth, you always fulfilled God's designs; help me to always do God's holy will. Beseech the Master of life, from whom...

  Litany of St. Monica(For private use only) Lord, have mercy on us.Christ, have mercy on us.Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.Christ, graciously hear us.God the Father of Heaven,have mercy on us.God, the Son, Redeemer of the world,have mercy on us.God the Holy Spirit,have mercy on us.Holy Trinity, one God,have mercy on us. Holy Mary, conceived without stain of original sin,pray for us and for our children.Holy Mary, glorious Mother of Jesus Christ,pray for us and for our children.St. Monica,pray for us and for our children.Model of wives,pray for us and for our children.You who converted your unbelieving...

St Monica, the mother of St Augustine, prayed daily for her husband and son. She is a wonderful saint to ask for intercession when you need extra prayer support as a wife and mother. The chaplet to St Monica is a nine bead chaplet. Introductory prayer on the crucifix:The Apostle's Creed On each set of three beads say one Our Father, one Hail Mary and one Glory Be. Concluding prayer to St Monica, prayed on the medal:Dear St Monica, troubled wife and mother. Many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime. Yet you never despaired or lost faith. With confidence,...