Blessings

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 […]

(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

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

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

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.

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

May the Lord bless you and keep you. R. Amen! May His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. R. Amen! May He look upon you with kindness, and give you His peace. R. Amen! May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, + and the Holy Spirit. R. Amen!

May almighty God bless you on this day when his only Son ascended into heaven to prepare a place for you. R. Amen! After his resurrection, Christ was seen by His disciples. When He appears as judge may you be pleasing for ever in His sight. R. Amen! You believe that Jesus has taken His

May the peace of God which is beyond all understanding keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God and of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. R. Amen! May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, + and the Holy Spirit. R. Amen!