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Blessing

Celebrating 100 years

BLESSING. Placing a person or object under the care of God; or dedicating a person or thing to the service of God. A simple blessing is usually made with the sign of the cross, sometimes accompanied by sprinkling holy water. The Church also has a large number of specific blessings for various times and occasions.

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