Lord Jesus, our brother, You showed Your love for the sick by Your concern for them. Help us to see You and serve You in the sick. Bless + these men and women who are dedicated to helping and healing the sick. Guide them in their labours, and give them a greater share in Your […]
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V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. R. Who has made heaven and earth. V. The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit. Let us pray. Everything that is good has its beginning in You, O God, and from You receives progress towards betterment. We humbly beg of You to
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V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. R. Who has made heaven and earth. V. The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit. Let us pray. Almighty Lord God, You keep on giving abundance to men in the dew of heaven, and food out of the richness of the soil.
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O God, with whom every good thing has its beginning, and through whom it is improved and increased: grant, we beseech Thee to us who cry to Thee, that this work, which we are beginning for the praise of Thy name, may be happily brought to completion through the neverfailing gift of Thy fatherly wisdom.
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O God, through whom every good thing has its beginning, and through whom it is improved and increased; grant, we beseech Thee, to us who cry to Thee, that this work, which we are beginning for the praise of Thy name, may be happily brought to completion through the never-failing gift of Thy fatherly wisdom.
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Blessed are You, Lord God, King of the universe: You have given us joy in the birth of this child. May N. be strong and healthy. Bring him/her to the grace of baptism, and let him/her grow to full maturity in Christ. Let him/her become holy, a leader among your people, and a source of
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By the priest if done in the Church… In the name of the Father, and of + the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we welcome you to the house of God. May He grant you His consolation and strength; may our prayers help you to accept His will, and to bless His Holy Name.
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(Excludes the children; see family blessing for the inclusion of children.) Blessed are You, Lord our God, Maker of Heaven and earth: You show Your love for young people through the love, example, and prayer of their parents. Have mercy on this (these) mother(s) and father(s), bless + them with Your joy and peace, deepen
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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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V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. R. Who has made heaven and earth. V. The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit. Let us pray. Lord God almighty, bless this land (or this house). May health, chastity, conquest of sin, virtue, humility, goodness, and meekness flourish here. May the
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