On the basis of age-old custom, water is one of the signs that the Church often uses in blessing the faithful. Holy water reminds the faithful of Christ, who is given to us as the supreme divine ...

The occasion provides a special opportunity for a gathering of the members of the community to mark the joyful event and to thank God, from whom all blessings come, for the gift of a new home.

Through a ritual blessing of the year-old clinic, they wanted to show that religion could be a source of support for abortion rights. “You all are blessings to those who come to you for care ...

Irish blessings have a long and storied history, with roots that stretch back centuries. These beautiful and poetic blessings have been passed down through generations of Irish families ...

Sadly that is not always the case but it is what God wants and I feel very blessed to be part of a church family that strives to fulfil that calling. The Blessing of Inclusion in Family Life Being ...

I loved being in control of every decision and especially loved it when my own plans prospered. I loved every second of my well-protected life until I realized the blessings of brokenness. So, what is ...

Celebrate the birthday of your loved one with inspirational birthday prayers and blessings! Wish them a "Happy Birthday" by lifting them in prayer and praying for their faith, health, and happiness.

WASHINGTON — I watched Yitzhak Rabin die on a dot matrix printer on a Saturday night in London. It was November 1995, and I was working for The Associated Press. Breaking news arrived in bursts ...

Many Catholic parishes will give their parishioners a piece of chalk, a small bottle of holy water, and the words for the house blessing so that each family can bless their home. A chalk home ...