St. Isidore, St. Isidore, To you we rogate, to you we implore: Please let it (or not) shine or pour, Bring on the bee, hold off the hoar; Coax the oat, swell the meat Of grape and nut; encourage the wheat To ripen fat in August heat Then lay down, brown, for us to beat. […]
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O Blessed Lady of the Fields, who loved the land of your native Galilee, who watched the tiller of the earth and the shepherd of the flock go out and return from Nazareth, who lived with and loved the rural folk of the village, look down graciously upon the fields and pastures of this, your
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(A procession of children or adults, for example officers of parish organizations, singing hymns and carrying seeds and soil in small decorated baskets to be placed at the Communion railing for blessing. The farm and city people might bring seeds and soil (soil from lawns, gardens and fields, seeds for garden and fields) and as
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To Thee, O Lord, we cry and pray: bless this sprouting seed, strengthen it in the gentle movement of soft winds, refresh it with the dew of heaven, and let it grow to full maturity for the good of body and soul.
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Blessed are You, Lord our God, Maker of the universe and Father of all Your people: we praise You and give You glory for the love You show to us. Bless + these fields and meadows, and let them provide plentiful food for the animals that feed here. Grant that the weather may be favourable,
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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. We ask and beg of You, Lord, to bless this sprouting seed. Warm it with the gentle breath of soft winds, make it fruitful
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We beseech Thee, Almighty God, in Thy goodness, to pour down Thy blessing on these young shoots and sprouts which Thou hast permitted to grow with due sunshine and rain, and make them to grow into mature fruit. Grant to Thy people that they may always give thanks to Thee for Thy gifts, and fill
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Heavenly Father, Lord of all creation and Giver of all life, we praise You for Your goodness to us. Give us the weather we need to grow our crops. Bless + these fields, and make them yield bountiful harvests. Bless + those who work here, and grant that all our work may bring You greater
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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. We beg You in Your goodness, almighty God, to pour the showers of Your blessing upon these newly budding trees and vines which You
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