Blessings from the Roman Ritual

{Original Note on the Blessings}

Blessings of the Country Home and the People in it

_____ Blessing of the People with Holy Water
Blessing of a Baby
Blessing of a Child to Obtain the Mercy of God
Blessing for Sick Children
Blessing of a Woman before the Birth of a Child
Blessing of a Woman after Childbirth
Blessing of a Sick Adult
Blessing of Land or House
Another Blessing of a Home
Blessing of a Bedroom
Blessing of an Image of Jesus Christ, or Blessed Virgin Mary, or a Saint
Blessing of Candles
Blessing of Candles on the Feast of St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr
Blessing of Fire
Blessing of Water


Blessings of Food and Drink

_____ Blessing of Bread
Another Blessing of Bread
Blessing for Bread and Cakes
Blessing of a Lamb
Blessing of Lard or Bacon
Blessing of Cheese or Butter
Blessing of Eggs
Blessing of the Barn and the Stored Harvest
Blessing of Grapes
Blessing of Fresh Fruit
Blessing of Any Food
Blessing of Wine on the feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
Blessing of Wine for the Sick
Blessing for Any Medicine


Blessings of Farm Animals and Their Needs

_____ Blessing for All Domestic Animals
Blessing for Horses or Other Animals
Blessing for Animals Afflicted with a Serious Disease
Second Blessing for Animals with a Serious Disease
Blessing of Poultry
Blessing of Bees
Blessing of Salt or Feed for Animals


Blessings of Fields and Crops

_____ Blessing of Crosses to be set in Fields, Vineyards, etc.
Blessing of Sprouting Seed
Blessing of Seeds, Flowers, and Crops on the Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Blessing of All Kinds of Fruit Trees and Vines
Blessing to Ward Off Destructive Insects and Other Small Animals


Blessings of Buildings, Vehicles, Etc.

_____ Blessing of a Mill
Blessing of a Spring or Well
Blessing of a Bridge
Blessing Against Floods
Blessing of a Stable
Blessing of an Automobile, a Wagon, or Tractor
Blessing of the Cornerstone of a New Building
Blessing of a School
Blessing of a Library
Blessing for Any Object