Contact:
Joyce Donahue, Catechetical Associate
phone: 815-834-4066
email: jdonahue@dioceseofjoliet.org
Prayer for a Rural Family
Bless us, O God, we who live close to the land.
Bless us as you blessed Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
They, like we, our models in family life knew the
struggles, the fears, the joys, and the rewards of life in a rural area.
Help us to be aware of the quiet beauty of night, the fresh
green growth on trees and all plants, and the songs of birds.
We give thanks for all of these.
May we always show respect for all of Creation.
Bless each of us and help us grow in love and unity with
you and with each other.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
(National Catholic Rural Life Conference)
RESOURCES
Confidential help for farm families in need
Rural Route 2
Illinois Agricultural Statistics Service
National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
National Farm Worker Ministry
Center for Rural Affairs
League of Rural Voters
