Instructions for Epiphany House Blessing, using chalk that has been blessed for that purpose Gather

at the front door of the dwelling. The blessing is done by the head of the household.

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Begin by making the Sign of the Cross. Then say: The Three Wise Men, [draw the letter C] Caspar [draw the letter M, leaving a space between the letters] Melchior [draw the letter B, leaving a space] and Balthasar, followed the star of Gods Son who became Man [draw the number 20, leaving room after it] two thousand [draw the last two digits of the year, leaving room before then] and [however many] years ago. [Draw the first cross] May Christ [draw the second cross] bless our home [draw the third cross] and remain with us [draw the fourth cross] throughout the new year. Almighty God, incline Thine ear. Bless us and all who are gathered here. Send Thy holy angel who will defend us, and fill with grace all who dwell here. Amen. End with the Sign of the Cross. For example, the results for 2016 would look like this:

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