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Offline Miseremini

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Bless your house today.
« on: January 06, 2024, 02:46:44 PM »
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    •  Epiphany Inscription Over the Doorway of the Home
    20 + C + M + B + 24
     
    The letters have two meanings. They are the initials of the traditional names of the Three Magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. They also abbreviate the Latin words “Christus mansionem benedicat.” “May Christ bless the house.” The letters recall the day on which the inscription is made, as well as the purpose of blessing.
    The crosses represent the protection of the Precious Blood of Christ, whom we invoke, and the holiness of the Three Magi sanctified by their adoration of the Infant Christ. The inscription is made above the front door, so that all who enter and depart this year may enjoy God’s blessing. The month of January still bears the name of the Roman god Janus, the doorkeeper of heaven and protector of the beginning and end of things. This blessing “christens” the ancient Roman observance of the first month. The inscription is made of chalk, a product of clay, which recalls the human nature taken by the Adorable and Eternal Word of God in the womb of the Virgin Mary, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
    To bless your home this Epiphany, read the Prologue of St. John’s Gospel (i.e., the Last Gospel used at Mass), followed by the Our Father, and the Collect of the Epiphany; then write the inscription for this year above your front door with blessed chalk.
    The lintel of the main door of the house (and other doors if desired) is marked by a senior member of the household (usually the father) in the following way:
    20 + C + M + B + 24
    Whilst saying the following prayer:
    The Three Wise Men
    Caspar C (write the letter)
    Melchior M
    and Balthazar B
    followed the star of God’s Son Who became man
    Two Thousand 20
    and twenty-four. 24
    May Christ bless our home ++ (first two crosses)
    and remain with us through the new year ++ (first two crosses)
    If others are present, you may continue:
    Almighty God, incline your ear. Bless us and all who are gathered here. Send your holy angel who will defend us and fill with grace all who dwell here. R. Amen.
    The senior member may then proceed to sprinkle the interior of the home with the blessed Epiphany Water.
     
    Source: sspx.org

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    Offline Seraphina

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    Re: Bless your house today.
    « Reply #1 on: January 06, 2024, 03:05:14 PM »
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    • Is it okay to use regular chalk or some other writing material?  I don’t have access to blessed chalk and if I did, it won’t stick to the plexiglass frame.  I’m not sure I can safely reach the top.  A fall would not be a good thing.  How about writing it in a strip of paper or cardboard and placing it up top with a grabber pole?  
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    Re: Bless your house today.
    « Reply #2 on: January 06, 2024, 04:20:18 PM »
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    • Quote from: Seraphina on January 06, 2024, 03:05:14 PM
    Is it okay to use regular chalk or some other writing material?  I don’t have access to blessed chalk and if I did, it won’t stick to the plexiglass frame.  I’m not sure I can safely reach the top.  A fall would not be a good thing.  How about writing it in a strip of paper or cardboard and placing it up top with a grabber pole? 
    Dear Seraphina,
    It sounds like a good plan.  Regular chalk however high you can manage, until you can find a tall person to help!  God bless you!
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    Re: Bless your house today.
    « Reply #3 on: January 06, 2024, 06:44:25 PM »
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    • Thanks for the reminder. 
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    Re: Bless your house today.
    « Reply #4 on: January 06, 2024, 10:19:10 PM »
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    • Quote from: Seraphina on January 06, 2024, 03:05:14 PM
    Is it okay to use regular chalk or some other writing material?  I don’t have access to blessed chalk and if I did, it won’t stick to the plexiglass frame.  I’m not sure I can safely reach the top.  A fall would not be a good thing.  How about writing it in a strip of paper or cardboard and placing it up top with a grabber pole? 
    I have the chalk but not the water, I guess regular Holy water will have to do.
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