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Blessing of the Home and Household on the Epiphany

Posted on January 2, 2021January 7, 2024 by FRESHImage

(The following text is taken from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, 88-91) We have prepared the following prayer resources for you to use when blessing your home and household on Epiphany. Below the PowerPoint formatted blessing i...
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Blessing of a Christmas Manger or Nativity Scene

Posted on December 20, 2020December 10, 2022 by FRESHImage

(The following text is taken from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, 82-84) In its present form the custom of displaying figures depicting the birth of Jesus Christ owes its origin to St. Francis of Assisi, who made the Christmas crèch...
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Blessing of a Christmas Tree

Posted on December 18, 2020December 10, 2022 by FRESHImage

(The following text is taken from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, 78-81) According to custom, the Christmas tree is set up just before Christmas and may remain in place until the Solemnity of Epiphany (1571). The lights of the tr...
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Blessing of an Advent Wreath

Posted on November 28, 2020November 11, 2024 by FRESHImage

(The following text is from Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers, 73-75) The use of the Advent Wreath is a traditional practice which has found its place in the Church as well as in the home. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place...
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Extended Thanksgiving Day Table Blessing

Posted on November 24, 2020November 19, 2022 by FRESHImage

For use in a group, we have put together the Thanksgiving Table Blessing in the following PowerPoint format. You can also find the simple text below. Downloadable formats are available to registered FRESHImage members, and a shorter versi...
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Thanksgiving Day Table Blessing (Short)

Posted on November 24, 2020November 19, 2022 by FRESHImage

(The following text is taken from Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers, 177) When all have gathered at table, the following prayer and song may be used. Lord, we thank you for the goodness of our people and for the spirit of justice ...
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