There is to be no blessing of a new home unless those who will live in it are present. A minister who is a priest or deacon greets those present in the following or other suitable words ...

As circumstances suggest, the celebrant may prepare those present for the blessing in the following or similar words: The blessing of this water reminds us of Christ, the living water, and of the ...

Let's toast to all the happy couples with some words of kindness and a great Irish wedding blessing! Wise old words from Ireland abound, and Irish blessings and sayings for weddings are no exception.