Blessings

Let us pray to our Heavenly Father for His blessing on this convent [rectory] and on all who live here. (Moment of silence…) Loving Father, we gather here in the Name of Jesus Your Son and ask You for Your blessing. Bless + this convent [rectory] and make it a house of prayer. Bless + […]

Blessed are You, Lord God, king of all creation: we praise You for Your love. We thank You because You have loved us so much that You sent Your only Son to bring us eternal life. Bless + this crib that we have prepared, and let it be a reminder to us of the lord

God of every nation and people, from the very beginning of creation You have made manifest your love: When our need for a Savior was great You sent Your Son to be born of the Virgin Mary. To our lives he brings joy and peace, justice, mercy and love. Lord, bless all who look upon

All glory and praise to You, Heavenly Father: we thank You for sending us Your Son Jesus to be our Brother. Bless + us as we gather here, and bless + our Christmas tree. Let its lights remind us of Jesus, who came to be the Light of the world and to save us from

Begin by making the Sign of the Cross. Let us ask God to bless N. and to have mercy on us all. Pause for a moment. Heavenly Father, you love us all. Have mercy on us, and listen to our prayer as we ask you to help N. Bless him/her, for he/she is Your beloved

Dear God, two thousand years ago, You brought Your Son, Jesus into this world to teach us the power of love and sacrifice. As we raise this tree, we remember His birth and the meaning of His life for us. Bless this tree as a symbol of our celebration of Jesus’ birth and our gratitude

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

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

(The priest wearing a surplice and a violet stole, says:) V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. R. Who has made heaven and earth. V. Lord, do not act with us as our sins would demand. R. Nor repay us according to the measure of our evils. V. Men and cattle You

Blessed are you, God our Father, Maker of the universe: You have sent Jesus to be our brother and to save us in Your love. Bless + us as we begin this year, and help us in all we do for You. Let Your Holy Spirit give us light, and lead us to You through