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. Hear our prayers, Lord, and be so kind as to bless this bridge, and all who pass over it, that in the successes as […]
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Let us pray in silence, and ask God to bless us all. (Moment of silence.) Father in Heaven, we thank You for this community center which we are opening today. Bless this building and all who use it. Grant that all the activities that take place here will build up a spirit of community among
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May God who founded the Church upon the apostles bless you through the prayers of St. N. (and St. N.). R. Amen! May God inspire you to follow the example of the apostles and give witness to the truth before all men. R. Amen! The teaching of the apostles has strengthened your faith. May their
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O Lord, Almighty God, Thou dost not cease to give many riches in the dew that falls from heaven, and nourishment for life in fertility of the soil. We give thanks to Thy most gracious majesty for the fruits of the field which we have harvested, and we pray that Thou wouldst bless and preserve
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LITURGICAL BLESSING FOR THE FEAST OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (This day) the Father of light has enlightened the minds of the disciples by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. May He bless you and give you the gifts of the Spirit for ever. R. Amen! May that fire which hovered over the disciples as tongues
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(The priest begins by saying:) V. Peace to this house. R. And to all who live in it. (Then he sprinkles the sick child, its bed and the room with holy water, but saying nothing. Then he says the Psalm “Praise, you servants of the Lord,” as in the Blessing for Children with the “Glory
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In His great love, the God of all consolation gave man the gift of life. May He bless you with faith in the resurrection of His Son, and with the hope of rising to new life. R. Amen! To us who are alive may He grant forgiveness, and to all who have died a place
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Loving God, we thank you for the love of the mothers you have given us, Whose love is so precious that it can never be measured, whose patience seems to have no end. May we see your loving hand behind them and guiding them. We pray for those mothers who fear they will run out
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V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. R. Who has made heaven and earth. V. May our God have mercy. R. The Lord guarding the little ones. V. Lord, hear my prayer. R. And let my cry reach up to You. V. The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit.
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God called you out of darkness, into His wonderful light. May you experience His kindness and blessings, and be strong in faith, in hope, and in love. R. Amen! Because you are followers of Christ, who appeared on this day as a light shining in darkness may He make you a light to all your
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