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Vol. XXVII, No. 3
Michaelmas 2012Blessing of a Child in the Womb
The US bishops’ pro-life activities committee published a Rite of Blessing of a Child in the Womb in May. An excerpt of the prayers, approved by the Holy See, appears below. With these prayers, the priest blesses the child in the womb, the mother, father, family, and all those present. The ritual book is available in both English and Spanish, and may be ordered from the USCCB and accessed on the USCCB web site: usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/prayers/pro-life-blessings.cfm.
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.
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.
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.
For the family:
Lord, endow this family with sincere and enduring love as they prepare to welcome this child into their midst.
Lord, you have put into the hearts of all men and women of good will
a great awe and wonder at the gift of new life; fill this (parish) community
with faithfulness to the teachings of the Gospel and new resolve to share
in the spiritual formation of this child in Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns for ever and ever.
Amen.
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