House Blessing

Opening

We welcome the light. May the light be a sign of our willingness to make this house a home – a place of love, acceptance and safety for all who will find a home here.

First Blessing – The Hall

May all who enter the hall find a welcome, a place in our hearts – may we offer them gift of hospitality.

Blessing of the Kitchen

May the food we prepare be a source of strength for our bodies but also a sign of our love and care for each other.

The Dining area

May the conversations we share in this place bring us happiness and contentment. May all our disagreements be resolved with kindness and forgiveness.

The Sitting Room

In this space may our leisure times lead to friendships that are genuine and lasting. May we learn to celebrate the quiet miracles in our lives.

Blessing of bedrooms

At the end of each day may we sleep in peace and give thanks to God for the gift of another day, and may we arise each morning knowing that good will happen to us this day.

Final Blessing

We ask you Our Lord and God to watch over us.

Keep us in the nearness of your love.

May the warmth of your presence keep love within and harm without.

Strengthen and protect us.

Amen