through the intercession of the Holy Family,

reflects the love of Christ for the Church,

where the self-giving love

of husband and wife

unites them more perfectly and

cooperates in your plan for

new life created in your image.

in their vocation of marriage,

especially in difficult times when

they join their sufferings to the Cross.

in our society as the place where

love is nurtured and family life begins.

depends on this love and on your

providential care for us. Amen.