The specially commissioned WMOF2018 icon of the Holy Family is meant to encourage both reflection and prayer as part of the journey of preparations to World Meeting of Families 2018. The icon will arrive in Holycross Abbey for the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Friday, 8th September 2017 and remain until Monday, September 11th. The icon will be accompanied by a Family Petition Box. Please note it will be available for veneration and prayer to parish groups, schools etc. at times in between the Novena schedule.