Blessing a home

Blessing a home

What words do we use to ‘chase out demons’? What do we even think about spirits, good or evil,  inhabiting our spaces, our homes? What words express our unknowing, our hope, our faith? Whether healthy or troubled, peaceful or distressed, a home and its inhabitants may benefit from a ritual of blessing.  Explore these services […]

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Liturgy for the blessing of a house — Zambia

This liturgy might be used for the blessing of a new home being lived in for the first time, or an older home into which a family has recently moved.  It easily involves the whole family, all ages. Materials needed Hymnbooks or printed songsheets oil for blessing  (In Zambia special ‘blessed’ oil is available from […]

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Blessing of a home — Zambia

  Scripture sentences Psalm 127:1 Proverbs 18:10   Word of Blessing God, creator of the universe and giver of all possession, we thank you for the privilege given to this family [insert names].  We dedicate this house to you and declare that your light shines in this house. Our prayer is that nothing evil will […]

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