House Blessing

Cel: In the name.... All: Amen Cel: Glory and Praise to God in the Highest All: Amen Cel: Peace and good will to all on earth All: Amen Cel: Our Father who art in heaven All: Hallowed be... Cel: Let us pray: God, Our Father, you who commanded Adam and his children to work hard and earn their bread by the sweat of their brows, bless the efforts and hard work put in by this family in getting this store and establishing this business. We pray that this store may serve the needs of the people around here and it may support this family or their livelihood. We make this... Psalm: 127: Our Response: If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless 1) If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; If the Lord does not protect the city, it is useless for sentries to stand guard. 2) It is useless to work so hard for a living, getting up early and going to bed late. For the Lord provides for those he loves, while they are asleep. Blessing: God, Father-Mother, we acknowledge your presence here and in the sacrifices of this family. Blessed be this entrance and may all who come in through it be treated with respect, kindness and hospitality. May all who come in times of trouble, need and difficulty may find here welcome, support and help. May every room where we relax, pray, work, eat and express our love be blessed and sanctified that each of our activities be pleasing to you and according to your will.

May we experience consolation in trouble, understanding in failures, forgiveness in mistakes, help in need, healing in sickness and blessing, prosperity and success in our efforts through each other. May your spirit abide in us that we may build a happy Christian home for us and our children. We make this ... CROSS OR CRUCIFIX God loved us so much that he sent his Son to become one of us (Jn. 3: 16-17). Jesus loved us enough to suffer and die for us: by his cross, we are saved from the power of death and sin, and by his rising, we are raised to new life with him for God. A cross or crucifix is a reminder both of Jesus' sufferings and of his victory over death. We may use a cross in our homes, classes, and other places as a sign of our faith and a reminder that Jesus is our savior. Blessing: Heavenly Father, you sent your Son to us because you love us, and want to save us. By the power of his cross, free us from sin and let us live each day for you. Bless + this sign of glory, and let it remind us that Jesus died and rose for all. Help us to carry our cross with him every day, and to follow him in serving others. We ask this grace through Christ our Lord. All answer Amen! May the God whom we glorify with one heart and voice enable us, through the Spirit, to live in harmony as followers of Christ Jesus, now and for ever.

Response : Amen. Prayer of Blessing After the sprinkles those present and the chapel with hjoly water Concluding Rite May the peace of Christ rule in our hearts and may the word of Christ in all its riches dwell in us, so that whatever we do in word and in deed, we will do in the name of the Lord.' Response : Amen.