Renewal of family prayers.
“Dear children! I call you to renew family prayers in your homes. The work in the fields is over. Now you should devote yourselves to prayer. Let prayer take the first place in your families. Thank you for having responded to my call.”
1st day: Matthew 6:5-6 (Thursday)
Prayer in secret.
2nd day: Ephesians 4:1-6 (Friday)
“Take every care to preserve the unity of the Spirit by the peace that binds you together.” Cf. Romans 12:5.
3rd day: Colossians 3:12-15 (Saturday)
Family virtues: compassion, generosity, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, love, peace. Colossians 4:2. Perseverance in prayer.
4th day: Hebrews 10:24-25 (Sunday)
Concern for each other, encouraging each other. Cf. 2 Corinthians 13:11-13.
5th day: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 (Monday) Intercessions for all members of the community.
6th day: Ephesians 5:19-20 (Tuesday)
Praising God with one heart. Cf. Romans 15:6; Colossians 3:16-17.
7th day: 1 Corinthians 14:26-27 (Wednesday)
The purpose of spiritual gifts is to build up the community.
Cf. 1 Corinthians 12:7.
SUGGESTION
Read the suggestions for a prayer group meeting in Commentary on Mary's Message.