In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily are joined by Fr. Cassidy Stinson of the Diocese of Richmond for a rich and down-to-earth conversation on family prayer. Together, they explore what family prayer truly is—and what it’s not. Fr. Cassidy offers insight into how prayer can look different from family to family and encourages listeners to embrace the diversity of personalities and spiritual styles within their homes.

The discussion touches on the common struggles families face when trying to pray together, such as mismatched expectations, kids' ages and attention spans, or even spouses having very different approaches to prayer. Fr. Cassidy shares practical wisdom and pastoral encouragement for finding unity amidst the differences, fostering a family culture rooted in peace, love, and prayerful connection.

Whether your family prays the Rosary nightly or is still figuring out how to start praying together at all, this episode will leave you feeling hopeful, seen, and inspired to take one step closer to a more intentional family prayer life.

Tune in and be encouraged—your family’s prayer life doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

Follow Fr. Cassidy on Social Media

Instagram and X....@thehappypriest

Resources:

Fr. Cassidy Recommendations....

1. In The Trenches - Finding God Through Parenting Littles

Kelsey Gillespy....https://a.co/d/8oydoUX

2. Real Life with Mary: Growing in Virtue to Magnify the Lord by Kelsey Gillespy...https://a.co/d/dkeDvjp

Vatican Document....Familiaris Consortio....https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html#:~:text=The%20Precious%20Value%20of%20Marriage%20and%20of%20the%20Family&text=The%20Church%20is%20deeply%20convinced,of%20the%20People%20of%20God.