The following official prayer from the Roman Ritual may be used by a priest to bless Sacramental salt: “Almighty God, we ask you to bless this salt, as once you blessed the salt scattered over the water by the prophet Elisha. Wherever this salt (and water) is sprinkled, drive away the power of evil, and […]
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O God, through whom every good thing has its beginning, and through whom it is improved and increased; grant, we beseech Thee, to us who cry to Thee, that this work, which we are beginning for the praise of Thy name, may be happily brought to completion through the never-failing gift of Thy fatherly wisdom.
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Father in heaven, we praise you for sending your Spirit into our hearts to teach us to pray. Bless + this N., and teach us to use it as an aid to sincere and devoted prayer. May we continue to grow in prayer, and be pleasing to you in our lives. All praise and glory
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V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. R. Who has made heaven and earth. V. The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit. Let us pray. Lord God, creator and preserver of all things, in Your hand rests the life of every living being and the spirit of all flesh.
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O God, Creator of all things, besides the other kinds of creatures Thou hast deigned to produce the species of birds for the use of mankind. With these birds, Noe, as he was leaving the ark, offered Thee an acceptable sacrifice; and when Thy people were being led out of Egypt by Moses Thy servant,
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Heavenly Father, You have chosen us to be Your beloved people, and have gathered us to live in this parish. Be pleased with all our efforts to love You and serve You in word, worship, and work. Give Your + blessings to these members of our parish council and let them be pleasing to You.
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V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. R. Who has made heaven and earth. V. The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit. Let us pray. O God, creator of all nature, among other various types of creatures You were so kind as also to produce birds from the waters
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Blessed are You, Lord God, King of the universe: You have given us joy in the birth of this child. May N. be strong and healthy. Bring him/her to the grace of baptism, and let him/her grow to full maturity in Christ. Let him/her become holy, a leader among your people, and a source of
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Blessed are you, Lord God, Creator of the universe and Father of all: You have called us to serve You and praise You in the family of Your Church. Look with mercy on these men and women who are prepared to proclaim Your word and to lead your people closer to Your teaching. Bless +
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By the priest if done in the Church… In the name of the Father, and of + the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we welcome you to the house of God. May He grant you His consolation and strength; may our prayers help you to accept His will, and to bless His Holy Name.
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