Did you know that priestly first blessings are one of the few times that a bishop is publicly blessed by a non-bishop (a priest)? Further, there is a local custom of the bishop receiving the first blessing of priests they have just ordained. The tradition comes from a devotion and expression of the spiritual paternity of the bishop to the priest and deeper connection to the apostolic roots of the church!#catholic #NashvilleCatholic #priesthood | Nashville Catholic

Blessing prayers before meals

Prayer of Blessing. 🙏🏽❤. A prayer of blessing is one that calls on God's power to care for a person, place, thing or undertaking. Blessings in the Bible suggest an intimate relationship between the blesser and the blessed. A blessing from God marks an intimate relationship between God and man, serving as proof that he finds himself in God's favor. God, our loving Heavenly Father, wants us to communicate with Him through prayer. He always listens to us when we pray. Daily prayer can bless you,