Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb (Outside Mass)



[Credit for all photos/videos on this blog page: Arman Jorelle Nati]



Homily #25

 
Vallejo, California, USA

 March 9, 2015

 

 

 Prayer of Blessing (for the child in the womb)
 

 

God, author of all life,

bless, we pray, this unborn child;

give constant protection

and grant a healthy birth

that is the sign of our rebirth one day

into the eternal rejoicing of heaven (RBCW 19).

 



  

 

 Prayer of Blessing (for the mother)

  

 

Lord, who have brought to this woman

the wondrous joy of motherhood,

grant her comfort in all anxiety

and make her determined

to lead her child along the ways of salvation (RBCW 19).

 



 Prayer of Blessing (for the father)

Lord of the ages,

who have singled out this man

to know the grace and pride of fatherhood,

grant him courage in this new responsibility,

and make him an example of justice and truth for this child (RBCW 19).



 Prayer of Blessing (for the family)

 

Lord, endow this family

with sincere and enduring love

as they prepare to welcome this child into their midst (RBCW 19).