Blessings

Heavenly Father, we who follow Jesus give You praise. Bless us in Your love, and bless this food which we share for the glory of Your name. Father, we ask this blessing through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lord Jesus, our brother, You love us all, and have a special love for the young. Bless N. on his/her birthday, and help him/her to be happy and always pleasing to You. Bless us all, Lord Jesus, as we celebrate on this happy occasion. Jesus, You are our Lord for ever and ever. Amen.

V. The Lord be with you. R. And also with you. V. Blessed be the name of the Lord. R. Both now and forever. V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. R. Who made heaven and earth. V. May almighty God bless you, + the Father, + and the Son, + and

Loving Father, have mercy on Your people, and open our hearts to peace and love. Reward all who have died for their country, and grant that Canada and all nations may continue to work for peace and justice. Bless us in Your service, and help us to follow Jesus Christ, who is our Saviour and

Prior to the blessing, the priest vests himself surplice and white stole. Priest: Our help is in the name of the Lord. People: Who made heaven and earth. Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty and merciful God, Who by the many appearances on earth of the

Priest: Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing. The Father of mercies has given us an example of unselffish love in the sufferings of his only Son. Through your service of God and neighbour may you receive his countless blessings. Faithful: Amen. You believe that by his dying Christ destroyed death for ever. May

(This Blessing should be done on the feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist on December 28 th.) Graciously bless and sanctify, O Lord God, this wine and this drink with Thy right hand, and grant that by the merits of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist, all who believe in Thee and partake of this

Priest: The Lord be with you. Faithful: And also with you. Priest: Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing. Through the resurrection of his Son, God has redeemed you and made you his children. May he bless you with joy. Faithful: Amen. The Redeemer has given you lasting freedom. May you inherit his everlasting

(The priest delegated by the Bishop, vested in surplice and violet stole, comes to the fields infested by grasshoppers, locusts, or other pests, and says:) (Antiphon) Rise up, O Lord, and come to our aid; and free us for Your name’s sake. (Psalm 43) O God, our ears have heard, our fathers have declared to

Father, bless + this water, and let it be a reminder for us of our baptism. Help us to live as people of light, and to be blameless and worthy in Your sight. All honour and priase be Yours, Father, through Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen.