Blessing of Chalk
- Fr. Scott Haynes
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Fr. Scott Haynes
Below is given the priestly blessing of Chalk during Epiphany.
Benedictio Creatae in Festo Epiphaniae
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V. Adjutorium nostrum in nomine Domini.
R. Qui fecit caelum et terram.
V. Dominus vobiscum.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.
Bene + dic, Domine Deus, creaturam istam cretae: ut sit salutaris humano generi; et praesta per invocationem nominis tui sanctissimi, ut, quicumque ex ea sumpserint, vel in domus suae portis scripserint nomina sanctorum tuorum Gasparis, Melchioris et Baltassar, per eorum intercessionem et merita, corporis sanitatem, et animae tutelam percipiant. Per Christum Dominum nostrum.Â
R. Amen.
The chalk is sprinkled with holy water.
An English translation (for the benefit of the faithful) is given below.
V. Our help is in the name of the Lord.
R. Who made heaven and earth.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
Bless + O Lord God, this creature chalk to render it helpful to men. Grant that they who use it in faith and with it incribe upon the entrance of their homes the names of the saints, Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar, may through their merits and intercession enjoy health of body and protection of soul. Through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
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