Blessings

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 […]

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

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 +

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.

Father, maker of all things, you have given us the talents to design many machines. Help us to use this N.in our work. May we bring you greater glory by all our actions, and work to build your kingdom on earth. Holy God, we ask this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Loving Father of all Your people, You have chosen us to sing Your praises, and You call us together to hear Your word and give You glory. Give your + blessing to these men and women who serve Your people as ushers. Let them welcome all in Your Name, direct processions in Your honour, and

(Excludes the children; see family blessing for the inclusion of children.) Blessed are You, Lord our God, Maker of Heaven and earth: You show Your love for young people through the love, example, and prayer of their parents. Have mercy on this (these) mother(s) and father(s), bless + them with Your joy and peace, deepen

When a baby dies before birth, the parents may seek the prayers of the Church. A priest, deacon, or lay minister of the parish, or a member of the family may lead this blessing. Make the sign of the cross. The leader begins: Let us praise the Father of mercies, the God of all consolation.

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, You have made man out of nothing in a marvelous way, and in a still more marvelous way You have “remade” him.