R. Amen. In the following or similar words, the minister prepares those present for the blessing. When Christ took flesh through the Blessed Virgin Mary, he made his home with us. Let us now pray ...

On the basis of age-old custom, water is one of the signs that the Church often uses in blessing the faithful. Holy water reminds the faithful of Christ, who is given to us as the supreme divine ...

Strengthen him in his weakness and assure him of the prayers of Catholics throughout the world who are accompanying him in this difficult time. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives ...