Year of the Domestic Church

O God, creator of all, you ordered the earth to bring forth life and crowned its goodness by creating the human family.

In history's moment when all was ready, you sent your Son to dwell in time, "practicing the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity."

Teach us the sanctity of human love; show us the value of the Domestic Church; and help us to live in peace with all people,that we may share in your life forever.

With the intercession of St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, we ask this through Christ the Lord. Amen.

On Sunday, December 27, 2020, we celebrated the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the Inauguration of the Year of the Domestic Church in the Diocese of Austin, under the patronage of Saint Joseph.

Throughout the year, we will focus on twelve monthly themes with accompanying resources. No matter whether your household is a home of one person or a family of many, we are all called to bear witness to and share the Gospel with our families and within our households.

We ask for the intercession of Saint Joseph that we may we experience the merciful love of God throughout the next year as we grow in faith in our household, personal and parish family.