Saturday, August 16, 2008

Blessing Of Parents After Childbirth

(Only when the Sacrament of Baptism is postponed.)


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.
Let him/her become holy,
a leader among your people,
and a source of strength and encouragement for all.

Lord God, our Father,
Bless + his/her parents and family,
and let him/her grow in wisdom, age, and grace
before You and all your people.

We ask this grace through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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