The Priestly Blessing

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I was reading today's first reading from the Book of Numbers, Chapter 6 (Verse 22+) and thought the Priestly Blessing from this Old Testament book was a wonderful prayer for the start of the new year:

The Lord bless you and keep you!

The Lord let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you!

The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace! 

(This is the prayer that Moses was told by the Lord to give to Aaron and his sons to bless the Israelites.)

May this divine blessing carry you throughout the new year.  Receive it in hope.

Janet Cassidy
janetcassidy.blogspot.com

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  1. Fr Seán Coyle2:04 pm, January 01, 2022

    Thank you, Janet, for your post. This text is used for one of the solemn blessings at the end of Mass suggested for use in Ordinary Time. Happy New Year to you and to all who are dear to you.

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  2. Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder8:30 pm, January 01, 2022

    Dearest Janet,
    That indeed is a very rich blessing and as good nowadays as it was way back then.
    Happy New Year to you and yours!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  3. grams ramblings7:25 am, January 02, 2022

    Yes, I love this blessing too and have used it in my comments for yesterday's feastday. HAPPY NEW YEAR to you Janet 🙏🙏

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