Blessings

Blessing For Christmas

When He came to us as man, the Son of God scattered the darkness of this world, and filled this holy night (day) with His glory. May the God of infinite goodness scatter the darkness of sin and brighten your hearts with holiness. R. Amen! God sent His angels to shepherds to herald the great

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Blessing for All Saints Day

God is the glory and joy of all His saints, whose memory we celebrate today. May His blessing be with you always. R. Amen! May the prayers of the saints deliver you from present evil. May their example of holy living turn your thoughts to service of God and neighbour. R. Amen! God’s holy Church

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Ascension blessing

May almighty God bless you on this day when his only Son ascended into heaven to prepare a place for you. R. Amen! After his resurrection, Christ was seen by His disciples. When He appears as judge may you be pleasing for ever in His sight. R. Amen! You believe that Jesus has taken His

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Blessing during Advent

You believe that the Son of God once came to us; you look for Him to come again. May His coming bring you the light of His holiness and free you with His blessing. R. Amen! May God make you steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and untiring in love all the days of your

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Blessing Against Storms

Jesus Christ a King of Glory has come in Peace. + God became man, + and the Word was made flesh. + Christ was born of a Virgin. + Christ suffered. + Christ was crucified. + Christ died. + Christ rose from the dead. + Christ ascended into Heaven. + Christ conquers. + Christ reigns.

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The Prayer, Bless This Day

This day is full of beauty and adventure, help me Lord to be fully alive to it all. During this day, may I become a more thoughtful person, a more prayerful person, a more generous and kindly person. Help me not to be turned in on myself but to be sensitive and helpful to others.

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Blessing against floods

(Approved by the Sacred Congregation of Rites, December 1, 1886.) (Vested in surplice and stole, the priest accompanied by the people, carries a relic of the Holy Cross with which to bless the stream or river. There he devoutly reads, facing in turn the four directions, the beginnings of the four Gospels, and after each

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