After a time of silence, all join in prayers of intercession and in the Lord's Prayer. A cross or other symbol may then be reverenced with a kiss and put in a place of honor. The leader then ...

All pray briefly in silence; then, with hands outstretched, the celebrant says the prayer of blessing: Blessed are you, Lord, all-powerful God, who in Christ, the living water of salvation, ...

Irish wedding blessings are full of sentiment. Of all life's many milestones, getting married is one of the most significant. In addition to solidifying your love for your partner, making your union ...

A sneeze is usually all it takes to get a “God bless you.” Offering blessings is deeply rooted in the faith story of the three monotheistic religions: Islam, Judaism and Christianity.