We have assembled a collection of prayers and rituals for home use that can be used for many of life’s changes. These range from blessings at meals, to blessings for new homes, to prayers upon retirement, to the death of a pet. If you are interested in one, please let Fr. Gary know, and he will send you the full text.

For Everything A Season: 75 Blessings for Daily Life

Seasons of our Lives

  • Blessing Our Developmental Milestones

  • Blessing Our Adolescent Body Changes

  • Blessing upon Getting a Driver’s License

  • Blessing Our Graduations and Achievements

  • Blessing for Those Leaving Home

  • Blessing for Those Traveling

  • Blessing for New Beginnings

  • Blessing for a New Home

  • Blessings for the Single Life

  • Blessing for Times of Loss and/or Gratitude

  • Blessing for a New Pet

  • Blessing for the Death of a Pet

  • Blessing of Encouragement for Care-Givers

  • Blessing for an Ill Friend or Family Member

  • Blessing before Surgery

  • Blessing for Those Struggling with Infertility

  • Blessing for Time of Disappointment with Ourselves

  • Blessing for Times of Weariness and Muddling Through

  • Blessing of Encouragement in Time of Prejudice or Discrimination

  • Blessings for Moving Out and Moving On

  • Blessing during a Job Transition

  • Blessing for the Empty Nest

  • Blessing our Mid-Life Body Changes

  • Blessing for Retirement

  • Blessing for Our Loss of Independence

Seasons of the Day

  • Blessing for the Morning

  • Blessing for Meals

  • Blessing for the Evening

Seasons of the Year

  • Blessing for Birthdays

  • Blessing for New Years Eve

  • Blessing for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

  • Blessing for Valentine’s Day

  • Blessing for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day

  • Blessing for Memorial Day

  • Blessing for the Fourth of July

  • Blessing for Labor Day

  • Blessing for Halloween Eve of All Saints’ Day

  • Blessing for Thanksgiving Day

  • Blessing for Heritage Holidays

  • Blessing for the Changing of the Seasons