Author name: Powerful Catholic Prayer

As the priest enter the sick person’s room, he says… V. Peace to this house. R. And to all who live in it. (And immediately approaching the sick person, he adds:) V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. R. Who has made heaven and earth. V. Lord hear my prayer. R. And […]

O heavenly Father, Almighty God, we humbly beseech Thee to bless and sanctify this house and all who dwell therein and everything else in it, and do Thou vouchsafe to fill it with all good things; grant to them, O Lord, the abundance of heavenly blessings and from the richness of the earth every substance

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 humbly beg of Your merciful kindness, Lord, that You make this font of water holy With a heavenly blessing, and make it healthful

Blessed are You, Lord our God, Maker and Ruler of the universe: You have called us to be Your people and have chosen us in Christ to serve You and sing Your praises. Bless + this home (N. of the home) and make it a true home for all who live here. Bless + them

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. Almighty and eternal God, You have said, as a punishment for sin, “With the sweat of your brow shall you earn your food.” Bless

(Upon entering the building, the priest sprinkles the rooms with holy water, saying:) V. Peace to this house. R. And to all who live in it. 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

Holy God, You compare Your own love for Your people to the love of a mother for her children. Look with kindness on this mother, give her comfort in moments of sorrow, and joy in her work for her family. Listen to her prayers, and bless + her in all she does for You. Let

Father in heaven, King of glory, we praise You for having made the world, and for having chosen us as Your beloved people. Bless + this banner we have made, and be pleased with our efforts to serve You. Help us to continue to use our lives and our talents for your honour and glory

Thou hast sorrowed the spirit that loved thee, And watched o’er thy footsteps for years: Thou hast made me at last sigh o’er thee, In secret, in silence, and tears. For my Father in Heaven I loved thee, For His sake have I guarded thy ways. Return, O return, I implore thee, Him to love,