Sunday, February 2, 2020

Bishop's blessing, Presentation of our Lord in the Temple

Today we celebrate in the western rite, the dedication of our Lord in the Temple.  Bishop's blessing: May Almighty God Who was willing that on this day, His Only-Begotten Son be presented in the temple in the flesh He assumed; may He make you, who are supported by His blessing to be adorned with good works. Amen. And may He Who was willing to undergo the ministrations so that the law might be fulfilled, open your minds to His law through spiritual documents. Amen. May He for Whom spotless turtle doves were offered, strengthen you by His Charity, and may you rejoice for the progeny of the doves: of spiritual gifts. Amen. May He Whose Kingdom and Dominion remain without end, be pleased to sustain us unto ages of ages. Amen. May the blessing of God: the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit and the peace of the Lord be ever with you. Amen.  +William 

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