A Prayer for the Country Family

WE BELIEVE that:

Farming is a noble Christian occupation.

The farm home is a most suitable place to
rear a Christian family.

The good earth is the greatest material gift
of God to man.

WE KNOW that:

In this vocation we country people work
closely with God in producing the essential
elements of life.

By making ourselves aware of the special
graces and opportunities of this way of life,
and by cooperating with them, we and our
families can most readily give glory to God
and grow in holiness and happiness.

The earth returns greatest honor to God
when through our care and labor, it brings
forth an abundance for our family's needs
and those of society, for this generation
and for those to come.



A Prayer for the Country Family, continued





The Rural Life Prayerbook

Prayers for Seasons of the Year

Blessings from the Roman Ritual

Liturgical Devotions for Country Living

Selected Psalms

A Meditation
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We Give Thanks

Prayers for Rural Families

Prayers for a Good Harvest

Scriptures for Rural Life

Papal Statements on Rural Life Concerns