Blessings

Father in Heaven, bless us as we gather today for this meeting. Guide our minds and hearts so that we will work for the good of our community, and help all Your people. teach us to be generous in our outlook, courageous in face of difficulty, and wise in our decisions. Father, we praise You, […]

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.

Dear Father of us all, we praise You and give You glory today. We thank You for the gifts You have shown to us: for the love You have given to N. and N. for the joy we are sharing, and for this banquet we are about to begin. Bless us, Father, and the food

Lord Jesus Christ, our Brother and our Saviour, You have prayed that we will be one as You and Your Father are one. Send Your Holy Spirit to preside over this meeting, and help us to work together for Your honour and glory and for the salvation of the world. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer,

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

Heavenly Father, bless us as we come together in Your Name. Send the Spirit of Jesus into our hearts to guide us in our discussions for the good of all. Father, we ask this grace through Christ our Lord. Amen.

(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

May you walk with God this summer In whatever you do, Wherever you go. Walking with God means… Walking with honesty and with courage, Walking with love and respect And concern for the feelings of others. May you talk to God this summer And every day And in every situation. Talking with God means… Praying

Lord Jesus, our brother, You have promised to be present among us whenever we come together in Your Name. Remain with us as we meet for the benefit and love of Your people. Guide us in our discussions, and help us to do everything for Your honour and glory and for the salvation of Your

(On Sundays, or as the need arises, salt and clean water are prepared in the sacristy, and the priest, wearing a violet stole, says:) V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. R. Who has made heaven and earth. (Then the priest continues:) Salt made by God, I purge you of evil, by