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Should children first learn how to pray in religion class? Or should the priest be the first person to teach a child how to pray? What about the parents?

St. Teresa of Calcutta wrote the following prayer and encouraged families to pray it.

Firmly plant your marriage into the Heart of Jesus, protecting it from the assaults of the enemy.

I see a renewed missionary spirit in families around the world. I foresee a revival of family prayer, especially the Rosary, around the world. I see HCFM cultivating useful collaborations focused on family life.

To commemorate the convergence of 'Star Wars' Day and the National Day of Prayer, a new study examines how Americans pray.

The Venerable Patrick Peyton, now on the road toward sainthood, traveled worldwide during his lifetime, preaching on the importance of prayer, especially family prayer, out of deep gratitude to God and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Eucharistic Congress returns June 17-18 following a two-year hiatus. The 25th Congress at the Georgia International Convention Center will include a new family track, a food drive in partnership with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and veneration of relics to launch a period of eucharistic renewal.

STONEHAM -- Since 1972, Barbara Keville has promoted all-night vigils of eucharistic adoration in parishes throughout the archdiocese. Now, after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, her apostolate is preparing to mark its 50th anniversary.

EASTON -- As the sun set on a warm autumn evening, dozens of people participated in Family Rosarys first-ever rosary festival, held on the grounds of the Museum of Family Prayer on Oct. 8, the day after the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.

EASTON -- As the sun set on a warm autumn evening, dozens of people participated in Family Rosarys first-ever rosary festival, held on the grounds of the Museum of Family Prayer on Oct. 8, the day after the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.