Prayer for a Traveling Family Member
A prayer for a loved one who is far from home — whether traveling, deployed, studying abroad, or working away. Invoking Saint Christopher, patron of travelers, and Saint Michael for those in danger.
The Prayer for a Traveling Family Member is for a loved one who is far from home, whether travelling, deployed, studying abroad or working away. It invokes St. Christopher, patron of travellers, and St. Michael for those in danger. It also comforts those who wait. Absence is part of many modern families, and the prayer turns waiting into love. Send them the text of the prayer if you wish. Many families add the Guardian Angel prayer, and a St. Christopher medal is a traditional gift for someone going far away. Agree on a moment each day to pray at the same time, even from different time zones. Thank God for each message that arrives, and for each safe landing.
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Lord God,
we bring before You our beloved [name], who is far from home.
Keep [him/her] safe in Your care,
under the protection of Your holy angels.
Whether [he/she] travels over land, sea, or sky,
go before [him/her] and make the way safe.
Let nothing harmful come near.
Bring [him/her] home to us whole and well.
We ask the intercession of Saint Christopher,
patron of all travelers,
to accompany [him/her] on the journey.
Lord, do not let the miles between us
diminish the love between us.
May the distance be bridged by prayer,
and may [name] know, wherever [he/she] is,
that [he/she] is loved, remembered,
and held before You in our prayers.
For those who serve in the military, we pray:
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend them.
Our Lady of Loreto, protect all who travel by air.
Saint Barbara, patron of those in danger, shelter them.
Bring [name] home safely, Lord.
Until then, keep [him/her] in the hollow of Your hand.
Amen.
Frequently asked questions
When should I pray the Prayer for a Traveling Family Member?
Pray it when they leave, each evening while they are away and when they return.
How do I pray the Prayer for a Traveling Family Member?
Read it aloud, light a candle and then send a message.
Who is the Prayer for a Traveling Family Member for?
Families of travellers, military families, students abroad and migrant workers.
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