Blessings

Dear God: Thank you for preparing this table before us. Thank you for the bounty of the earth, which nourishes our bodies. Thank you for the abundance of your goodness, which sustains our lives, strengthening us to serve you more effectively. Thank you for the hands that prepared this meal and for the joy of […]

Every good gift comes from the Father of light. May He grant you His grace and every blessing, and keep you safe throughout the coming year. R. Amen! May He grant you unwavering faith, constant hope, and love that endures to the end. R. Amen! May He order your days and work in His peace,

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 You, Lord, in Your mercy, that in Your name and by the power of Your blessing, You cure these animals,

O sacred and adorable Trinity, hear our prayers on behalf of our holy Father the Pope, our Bishops, our clergy, and for all that are in authority over us. Bless, we beseech Thee, during the coming year, the whole Catholic Church; convert heretics and unbelievers; soften the hearts of sinners so that they may return

(The priest wearing a surplice and a violet stole, says:) V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. R. Who has made heaven and earth. V. Lord, do not act with us as our sins would demand. R. Nor repay us according to the measure of our evils. V. Men and cattle You

Through the resurrection of His Son God has redeemed you and made you His children. May He bless you with joy. R. Amen! The Redeemer has given you lasting freedom. May you inherit His everlasting life. R. Amen! By faith you rose with Him in baptism. May your lives be holy, so that you will

Take time to claim your strength; they are gifts of God. Take time to have fun; it’s God’s way of teaching you your strengths. Take time to grow yourself; only you can grow you. Take time to trust yourself; God trusts you. Take time to be self-reliant; it is better than being dependent. Take time

Heavenly Father, Maker of Heaven and earth, You have chosen us to be Your people: help us to give You glory in everything we do. Bless + this N., and let it bring many people together. Help us to meet one another in joy and to gain many benefits from being here together. Father, we

God is the glory and joy of all His saints, whose memory we celebrate today. May His blessing be with you always. R. Amen! May the prayers of the saints deliver you from present evil. May their example of holy living turn your thoughts to service of God and neighbour. R. Amen! God’s holy Church