When a baby dies before birth, the parents may seek the prayers of the Church. A priest, deacon, or lay minister of the parish, or a member of the family may lead this blessing. Make the sign of the cross. The leader begins: Let us praise the Father of mercies, the God of all consolation. […]
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(Sign of the Cross) In the Name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Let us pray: Heavenly Father, we praise You for Your goodness in bringing us together to celebrate in joy. Grant that all our festivities may be for your honour and glory. We ask this grace through Jesus Christ
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Heavenly Father, bless N. in Your love. R. Lord, hear our prayer. Bless N. and N. as they accept their new child. R. Lord, hear our prayer. Show him/her Your goodness through the love of his/her parents. R. Lord, hear our prayer. Bless their home, and make their family happy in your service. R. Lord,
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(When a woman after childbirth desires, according to a pious and praiseworthy custom, to come to the Church to give thanks to God for her safe delivery, and when she has asked the priest’s blessing, he, vested in surplice and white stole, proceeds, with an acolyte carrying the holy water sprinkler, to the door of
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V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. R. Who has made heaven and earth. V. Give health to your handmaid. R. Her hope, O my God, is in You. V. Be to her, O Lord, a tower of strength. R. In the face of the enemy. V. Let the enemy have no
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As the priest enter the sick person’s room, he says… V. Peace to this house. R. And to all who live in it. (And immediately approaching the sick person, he adds:) V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. R. Who has made heaven and earth. V. Lord hear my prayer. R. And
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Holy God, You compare Your own love for Your people to the love of a mother for her children. Look with kindness on this mother, give her comfort in moments of sorrow, and joy in her work for her family. Listen to her prayers, and bless + her in all she does for You. Let
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Father in heaven, King of glory, we praise You for having made the world, and for having chosen us as Your beloved people. Bless + this banner we have made, and be pleased with our efforts to serve You. Help us to continue to use our lives and our talents for your honour and glory
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This blessing only applies to: – a married couple, – newly wed, – a couple without children, – a couple whose children have grown up and left home. May God, who loves us all, give you his choicest blessings, and fill your life with joy. May He guide you in His ways, and lead you
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Lord Jesus, our brother, we praise You for saving us. Teach us to love you and Your Father by keeping Your commandments. Bless + this father, and deepen his love for his wife and family. By his work and example and prayer, may he lead his children to follow You. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer
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