High Rotation: the blessings you need now!

The Book of Blessings can be put to immediate use in parish life. Please find below a brief summary of blessings you might like to consider using in the Advent and Christmas seasons. These are by no means exhaustive - the Book of Blessings is nearly 800 pages long! It does give you an example though of what this extraordinary resource has to offer. Most blessings may be given by a priest, deacon or lay person. Check the introductory notes before each chapter. Many of the blessings may be used within mass or as a stand alone blessing. I invite you to peruse your parish copy. If you are a LabOra user, the Book of Blessings may be found in the 'Resources' section. ​
Blessings to consider for immediate use during the Advent and Christmas Seasons:
  • Order for the Blessing of a Christmas Manger or Nativity Scene (Chapter 48, page 583)
  • Order for the Blessing of a Christmas Tree (Chapter 49, page 593)
  • Order for the Blessing of Travelers (Chapter 9, page 219)
  • Order for the Blessing of Homes during the Christmas and Easter Seasons (Chapter 50, page 601)
  • Order for the Blessing of a Family (Chapter 1, page 3)
  • Order for the Annual Blessing of Families in their Own Homes (Chapter 1, page 13)
  • Order of Blessing with Mass on the Anniversary of a Marriage (Chapter 1, page 20)
  • Order for the Blessing of an Engaged Couple (Chapter 1, page 59)
  • Order of the Blessing of Parents before Childbirth (Chapter 1, page 64)
  • Order for the Blessing of Parents after a Miscarriage (Chapter 1, page 86)
  • Order of Blessing on the Occasion of a Birthday (Chapter 1, page 94)
  • Orders for the Blessing of Elderly People Confined to Their Homes (Chapter 1, page 108)
  • Orders for the Blessing of the Sick (Chapter 2, page 121)
  • Order for the Blessing of Students and Teachers (Chapter 5, page 179)
  • Orders for the Blessing of Those Gathered at a Meeting (Chapter 6, page 191)
  • Order for the Blessing of a New Home (Chapter 11, page 237)
  • Order for the Blessing Before and After Meals (Chapter 30, page 377)​
  • Order for Welcoming New Parishioners (Chapter 66, page 735)
  • Order for the Blessing of Departing Parishioner (Chapter 67, page 737)
  • Order for the Blessing of Readers (Chapter 61, page 691)
  • Order for the Blessing of Altar Servers, Sacristans, Musicians and Ushers (Chapter 62, page 699)
  • Order for the Commission of Extraordinary Ministers (Chapter 63, page 709)
  • Order for the Blessing of a Parish Council (Chapter 64, page 721)

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James Robinson
Education Officer, Liturgy Brisabane