Father, I thank you for the gift of my family for whom I now pray and upon whom I now ask you to shower your blessings. With St. Joseph as my guide, may I always be ready to spend my life for them. Bless my wife whom…
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…
(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…
Heavenly Father, lover of all, we praise you for giving us Jesus as our Saviour: He blessed the children who came to Him, and welcomes those who come to Him now. Look with love upon N. and protect him/her with Your…
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. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, You have said: “Let the little children…
Begin by making the Sign of the Cross. Let us ask God to bless N. and to have mercy on us all. Pause for a moment. Heavenly Father, you love us all. Have mercy on us, and listen to our prayer as we ask you to help N.…
Heavenly Father, lover of all, we praise you for giving us Jesus as our Saviour: He blessed the children who came to Him, and welcomes those who come to Him now. Look with love upon these children. and protect them with…
(When performed by a priest.) Blessed are You, eternal God, King of the universe: You have called us in Jesus to be Your beloved people, living pure and blameless lives in Your sight. Bless + this family who ask for…
Father in Heaven, we praise You for giving us Your Son to be our Saviour and Lord. Bless us all as we gather here today (tonight), and let us live happily in Your love. Hear our prayer, loving Father, for we ask this in…
Blessed are You, Lord God, ruler of all creation and Father of us all: we praise You for Your loving care. Help us in our time of sorrow and lift us when we are crushed, for we entrust our life into Your hands, Father,…
Lord Jesus, our brother, we praise You for saving us. Teach us to love you and Your Father by keeping Your commandments. Bless + this father, and deepen his love for his wife and family. By his work and example and…
Let us ask God to bless us, adn our families and friends. (A moment of silence…) Father of us all, look upon us in Your love, and bless us. Be merciful to us, and to our families and friends. Protect us from sin and…
This blessing only applies to: – a married couple, – newly wed, – a couple without children, – a couple whose children have grown up and left home. May God, who loves us all, give you his choicest blessings, and fill…
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…
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…
(When a woman after childbirth desires, according to a pious and praiseworthy custom, to come to the Church to give thanks to God for her safe delivery, and when she has asked the priest’s blessing, he, vested in…
V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. R. Who has made heaven and earth. V. Give health to your handmaid. R. Her hope, O my God, is in You. V. Be to her, O Lord, a tower of strength. R. In the face of the enemy. V. Let…
Heavenly Father, bless N. in Your love. R. Lord, hear our prayer. Bless N. and N. as they accept their new child. R. Lord, hear our prayer. Show him/her Your goodness through the love of his/her parents. R. Lord, hear…
(Sign of the Cross) In the Name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Let us pray: Heavenly Father, we praise You for Your goodness in bringing us together to celebrate in joy. Grant that all our festivities…
(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…
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…
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.…
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…
Lord Jesus, our brother, You showed Your love for the sick by Your concern for them. Help us to see You and serve You in the sick. Bless + these men and women who are dedicated to helping and healing the sick. Guide…
Lord Jesus, You welcomed young people and blessed them, and reminded us that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are the children of God. Bless + these men and women who work with young people in our community.…
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. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, in Cana of Galilee You turned water into…
O My God, I place my trust and confidence in You, who will reward the good and punish the wicked. I believe in You and accept everything You have taught and revealed. I believe that in one God there are three Divine…