HOUSE
BLESSING
One
of the most touching scenes in the gospels shows Jesus welcoming
little children, putting his arms around them, and blessing them (Mk
10: 13-16). As he is ascending into heaven, he raises his hands and
blesses his disciples(Lk 24: 50-51). He blesses food before it was
eaten (Mk 6: 41).
At other times, we see him blessing and
praising God, and thanking him for his many gifts to his beloved
people. Examples of these prayers are given in Mtt 11: 25 and Jn
12.
The word
Blessing
has two distinct and
related meanings: it refers to our praise of God, and to our
requests for his loving care for us (Ps 134; Ps 115). As we praise
God over people and things, they are blessed for his service.
In
seeking God’s blessing for the house he has provided us,
we praise him for his goodness, and seek his continued loving care
for all who share our homes.
House blessings can easily be
arranged by calling the Parish Office during office hours.
