BLESSING OF THE WATER

Almighty God, source and origin of the life of the soul and of
body, bless✠ this water, which we are going to use with faith to
RITE OF BLESSING
to implore forgiveness for our sins and seek help from
your grace against all sickness and the enemy's snares.
FROM A HOUSE
Grant us, Lord, by your mercy, that the waters live.
saviors always spring forth, so that we can draw near to you
with a clean heart and let's avoid all danger to the soul and
body. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. R/. Amen.

MAY THIS WATER REMIND US OF OUR BAPTISM

IN CHRIST, WHO REDEEMED US WITH HIS DEATH AND
RESURRECTION. R. AMEN

PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Saint Michael the Archangel,

defend us in battle.
Be our shelter against the
perversity and treachery
of the demon.
Reprimand him, God, we ask.
supplicants, and your prince of
the celestial militia throws out the
hell with the divine power to
Satan and the others
evil spirits
that are scattered around the
world for the perdition of
the souls. Cavazos Garcia Family
Amen.
Blessed O Lord the families, Amen.
Blessed be Lord, mine too.
BLESSING
 Gospel
INITIAL RITUALS That their unity may be perfect
(Gathered in the right place, the family members with their Listen now, brothers, the words of the Holy Gospel
relatives and friends, the priest says. according to Saint Matthew
The one who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
prudent man, who built his house on rock. The rain came, and the
Everyone answers: Amen. growing, the winds unleashed and struck against that house; but not
it fell, because it was built on rock. Those who listen to these
The peace of the Lord be always in this house and with everyone my words and does not put them into practice, resembles a man
presents. reckless, who built his house on sand. The rain came, and the
(Everyone responds) And with your spirit. growing, the winds unleashed, struck against that house and the
they completely looted
PRIEST: Dear brothers, let us direct our fervent When Jesus finished speaking, the people were amazed by his
prayer to Christ, who wished to be born of the Virgin Mary and dwelt among doctrine, because he taught them as one having authority and not as the
we, so that you deign to enter this house and bless it with your Word of the Lord. R. Glory to you, Lord Jesus.
Presence. Christ, the Lord, is here, in your midst, encourages PRAYERS
his fraternal charity, share in their joys and console them in their Now, brothers and sisters, let us direct our supplications to the Lord,
sorrows. And you, guided by the teachings and examples of What he wanted to share was our human condition. Let's respond.
Christ, let us strive, above all, that this house which we bless today be
home of charity, from where the fragrance is widely spread Stay with us, Lord Jesus.
of Christ.
• Lord Jesus, you chose to be born poor, in the manger of Bethlehem.
• You experienced the insecurity of emigration and exile in your childhood.
READING OF THE WORD OF GOD • You chose to live as a son of the family in the home of Nazareth.
• You left your home and your town to take the Gospel to other places.
Responsorial Psalm • You established yourself in the house of Simon Peter and healed his mother-in-law.
From Psalm 127 • You were a great friend of Marta, María, and Lázaro's family.
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Blessed is the one who fears the Lord and walks in his ways. • Joyful, you had lunch with the people at the house of the tax collector, Matthew.
• For several years you lived with your disciples, like in a family.
Blessed is the one who fears the Lord • Tortured, you breathed your last on the cross, and they buried you in another's tomb.
and follows its paths: • You promised to take us one day with you to the house of the Father.
he will eat from the fruit of his labor,
he will be happy, he will do well. BLESSING PRAYER
Good Father, creator of temporal and eternal life: we ask you
His wife, like a fruitful vine, may you bless this house and all who live in it: may there always be
In this home, love, peace, and forgiveness; grant to its inhabitants.
in the middle of his house;
sufficiency of material goods and abundance of virtues; may they be
your children, like olive shoots, welcoming and sensitive to the needs of others; that in the
around their table.R. joy praises you, Lord, and in sadness they seek you; in work
find the joy of your help, and in need feel close
This is the blessing of the man who fears the Lord: your comfort; when they go out, enjoy your company, and when
May the Lord bless you from Zion, return, experience the joy of having you as a guest; that
that you may see the prosperity of Jerusalem this house may truly be a domestic church where the Word of
every day of your life." R. God be light and food, and may the peace of Christ reign in you
hearts until one day reaching your heavenly home. Through Christ, our
Lord. (Everyone:) Amen.