Blessings

Thou hast sorrowed the spirit that loved thee, And watched o’er thy footsteps for years: Thou hast made me at last sigh o’er thee, In secret, in silence, and tears. For my Father in Heaven I loved thee, For His sake have I guarded thy ways. Return, O return, I implore thee, Him to love, […]

Blessed are You, Lord our God, Maker of all the universe: You have made the sun and moon and stars, the earth and all who live in it. All glory and praise are Yours, O Lord our God! Bless the people of this community and teach us to live together in harmony. Help us to

Almighty, eternal God who hast said: “In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread,” bless this mill which has been built to grind the grain from which our bread is made, and send an angel of light to guard this mill. Amen.

All glory and praise are Yours, Lord God, Creator of the universe and Father of all: we thank You for calling us in Jesus to be Your beloved people and temples of Your Holy Spirit. Remember the promises of the Lord Jesus and listen to the prayer we offer in His Name. Bless + us

May God, the Father of goodness, who commanded us to help one another as brothers and sisters, bless this building with his presence and look kindly on all who enter here. Amen.

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

Heavenly Father, we come in the Name of Jesus to ask Your grace this day. Bless + all who live in this home, and all who work here. Let Your + blessing continue to be within the walls of this home, and bless + the friends and relatives of those who live here. We ask

Graciously hear us, Holy Lord, Almighty Father and Eternal God, that, even as You protected the homes of the Hebrew people leaving Egypt by means of the destroying angel; which homes were stained with the blood of a lamb (which prefigured our Pasch in which Christ was immolated); so may you in the same manner

Father of all, look with love and mercy on us as we gather to dedicate this N. for Your glory and the service of this community. Enrich our minds and hearts with the wisdom and beauty of the ages, and help us to grow in our understanding of Your goodness and power and glory. Loving

(Before entering the house and each individual room, sprinkle with holy water and say the following prayer.) “Lord, we believe in the Word of Scripture which says: ‘If we live our lives in the light, as He is in the light, we are in union with one another, and the Blood of Jesus, His son,