Blessing of Incense
V. Our help is in the name of the Lord.
R. Who made heaven and earth.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
Exorcism of Incense (and Myrrh)
Let us pray.
Accept, O Holy Father, from me, thine unworthy servant this (these) gift/s which I offer in humility to
the honor of thy holy name and to thy peerless majesty; as thou didst accept the sacrifice of the just
Abel and the same gifts from the hands of the Magi.
Creature of incense (and myrrh) I purge you of evil by the Father + almighty, by Jesus + Christ, His
Sole-Begotten Son, and by the Holy + Spirit, the Paraclete, that freed from all deceit, evil and
cunning of the devil, you may be a saving remedy to men against the snares of the enemy. May
trustful souls who use you in their homes or about their person be delivered from danger to soul and
body, rejoicing in the possession of every good; through our Lord and Savior’s power and merits,
through the intercession of Mary, most holy Virgin Mother of God, of all Saints (and Holy Magi who
venerated Christ, the Lord with similar gifts).
R. Amen.
Blessing of Incense (and Myrrh)
O God, thou the invisible and unending One, in the holy and awesome name of thy Son graciously
bestow blessing + and power upon this creature (these creatures) incense (and myrrh). Protect them
who will have them in their possession from illness, injury, and danger to body and soul, so they can
joyously and securely serve thee with zeal in the Church. Who in perfect Trinity livest and reignest
God, forever.
R. Amen
And may the blessing of almighty God, Father +, Son and Holy Spirit descend upon this creature
(these creatures) incense (and myrrh), and remain for all time.
R. Amen
SOLEMN BLESSING OF A HOLY IMAGE
Priest vests in white stole.
V. Our help is in the + name of the Lord.
R. Who made heaven and earth.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with your spirit.
Let us pray.
O almighty, everlasting God! Thou dost approve of the sculptured or painted images of thy saints, in
order that when we behold them, we may be led to contemplate and imitate their lives and holiness.
Wherefore, we beseech Thee to bless + and sanctify + these statues and pictures wrought to the
memory and honor of thy Sole-Begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of
our Lord Jesus Christ, and of your saints. And grant that whosoever through the inspiration of these
images earnestly strives to honor and worship Him, honor the Blessed Virgin, and the saints, may by
their merits obtain grace in this life and eternal glory in the next. Through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
The image is sprinkled with holy water.
BLESSING OF HOME
P: Our help is in the name of the Lord. All: Who made heaven and earth. P: The Lord be with you. All:
May He also be with you.
Let us pray. God the Father almighty, we fervently implore you for the sake of this home and its
occupants and possessions, that you may bless + and sanctify + them, enriching them by your kindness
in every way possible. Pour out on them, Lord, heavenly dew in good measure, as well as an abundance
of earthly needs. Mercifully listen to their prayers, and grant that their desires be fulfilled. At our lowly
coming be pleased to bless + and sanctify + this home, as you once were pleased to bless the home of
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Within these walls let your angels of light preside and stand watch over
those who live here; through Christ our Lord. All: Amen.
BLESSING OF A RELIQUARY
P: Our help is in the name of the Lord All: Who made heaven and earth. P: The Lord be with you. All:
May He also be with you.
Let us pray. Lord, bless + this reliquary made to contain the holy remains of your saints; and grant that
by the prayers of your saints all who devoutly venerate their relics may obtain pardon for sin and
protection from every adversity; through Christ our Lord. All: Amen.
It is sprinkled with holy water.
