Take time to claim your strength; they are gifts of God. Take time to have fun; it’s God’s way of teaching you your strengths. Take time to grow yourself; only you can grow you. Take time to trust yourself; God trusts you. Take time to be self-reliant; it is better than being dependent. Take time […]
A Blessing Before Summer Vacations Read More »
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,
Blessing at the opening of a meeting with other Christians Read More »
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.
Blessing Against Storms Read More »
Heavenly Father, Maker of Heaven and earth, You have chosen us to be Your people: help us to give You glory in everything we do. Bless + this N., and let it bring many people together. Help us to meet one another in joy and to gain many benefits from being here together. Father, we
Blessing at the opening of a Conference Read More »
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
Blessing and investitute with the miraculous medal Read More »
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
Blessing at Wedding Banquets Read More »
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.
Blessing at a Catholic Meeting Read More »
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
Blessing at a Pastoral Meeting Read More »
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.
Blessing at a Birthday Party Read More »
(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
Blessing against floods Read More »
