Short Powerful Catholic Prayer For Family Protection :
PRAYERS OF FAMILY PROTECTION AND BLESSING
May you be blessed by the Lord, who made heaven and earth. – Psalm 115:15
The word “blessing” comes from the Latin word benedicere, which means “to say good things. In
prayer, to bless is to dedicate someone or something to God, or to make something holy in God’s
name. To receive or bestow and blessing is an act of tenderness.
Blessing a child: A simple way to bless a child is by tracing a cross on the forehead or simply
placing your hand on the child’s head. Use a simple prayer like “May God bless and protect you”
then pause for a brief moment of silence.
Blessings for the home: While blessings of spiritual articles and blessings offered on behalf of the
faith community are reserved for priests and bishops, it is appropriate for all of us to ask God’s
blessing up the ordinary parts or our lives.
FAMILY CATHOLIC PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS AND PROTECTION
In the midst of a family conflict, it’s often hard to come together and listen to one another. This prayer
for forgiveness might start the process of seeking reconciliation, or encourage individuals to read the
prayer in solitude.
GOD OF MERCY,
THERE IS HURT, RESENTMENT, AND ANGER IN OUR HOME.
SHOW US HOW TO SETTLE OUR DISAGREEMENTS.
REMIND US TO LISTEN TO EACH OTHER.
HELP US TO FORGIVE EACH OTHER.
MAKE LAUGHTER AND KINDESS A PART OF OUR DAILY LIVES ONCE AGAIN.
RESTORE PEACE IN OUR FAMILY.
AMEN