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Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, Ascension Edition

Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, Ascension Edition

By United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

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Description

Every home can grow in holiness when living a life of prayer.

Let each moment serve as an opportunity to lift your life and loved ones to God.

Homes are often where we experience many things for the first time: how to live, love, pray, and suffer well. These special places are where our lives are most authentic, messy, and beautiful.

Every moment of our day presents the amazing opportunity to bring Christ to the center of our lives. From the busy mornings before work and school to household meals and everything in between, these are all moments for our daily sanctification.

Set this book on a nightstand, in a prayer nook, or even in your car to ensure you and your family always have access to these powerful and transformative prayers, including:

  • Prayers for waking, mealtimes, and before work
  • Prayers for each liturgical season
  • Family prayers from birth to death
  • Prayers for Catholic living
  • And much more!

Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers equips the faithful to sanctify their homes and families in every moment, circumstance, and season. With prayers, litanies, and blessings, many from the Church’s official Book of Blessings, this book can be used daily by all members of the family.

Table of Contents

  • PART I. Basic Prayers
  • PART II. Daily Prayers
  • PART III. Days and Seasons
  • PART IV. Family Prayers From Birth to Death
  • PART V. Prayers for Catholic Living
  • PART VI. Prayers for the Church and the World
  • PART VII. Litanies
  • PART VIII. God's Word in Times of Need
  • PART IX. Stations of the Cross
  • PART X. Calendar of the Saints
Resources
Product Details
SKU
9798892762489
Format
Paperback
Binding
Perfect Bound
Edition
Second
Dimensions
6" x 9"
Weight
1.63 lb
Page Count
464
Language
English
Series
Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers
Publisher
Ascension
Ecclesiastical Designation
Imprimatur, Nihil obstat, Concordat cum originali
Publication Date
Aug 31, 2026
Copyright Year
2026

Contributors

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

Author

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) promotes the mission of the Catholic Church in the United States by supporting pastoral initiatives, ministries, and apostolic programs that serve the needs of the faithful in a changing world. In 2024, the USCCB approved a new English translation of the Liturgy of the Hours for use in the United States, marking a significant step in the ongoing renewal of the Church's public prayer. Through collaboration with Ascension, these liturgical and spiritual resources are made more widely accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can lay people lead the blessings?

While it’s true some blessings are reserved to ordained ministers, the blessings contained in Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers can and should be prayed by any baptized individual.

Can parents bless their children?

Yes! The prayers and blessings contained in this book are perfect for parents seeking to bless their children, homes, and families.

What’s the difference between a blessing and a prayer?

Prayers ensure that we continually lift our hearts and minds to God, even amidst the daily tasks, responsibilities, and trials of our daily lives. As such, we’re called to pray continually throughout the day, sanctifying each moment. 

Blessings are sacramentals that help us become more like Christ and prepare us to receive the grace of the sacraments. Consisting of prayer, Scripture, and occasionally ritual signs, baptized individuals can use the blessings contained in this book to bless children and families, meals, the sick, and even seasons.

Where do the blessings in Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers come from?

The blessings contained in this book are sourced from the Church’s liturgy and from the Book of Blessings.

Are prayers given in Latin as well as English?

Many of the essential prayers in Part I, including the Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Apostles' Creed, are printed with the English text alongside the Latin.

What other content is contained in Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers?

This text not only contains a plentitude of prayers and blessings but also provides the faithful with litanies to Jesus, Mary, and the Saints, traditional and Scripture-based Stations of the Cross, Scripture passages organized by need, and a Calendar of the Saints.

How is this edition of Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers different from earlier ones?

This 2026 edition of Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers includes the most up-to-date revisions to liturgical books, including the Roman Missal, Third Edition, and contains the new translation of the psalter from Abbey Psalms and Canticles.

Is this officially approved by the Church?

Yes. This text has received approval from the Church, carrying with it Concordat cum originali, Nihil obstat, and Imprimatur designations.

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