Monday, June 27, 2011
Blessing Before Childbirth
I had the privilege yesterday to receive the "Blessing of a pregnant woman in danger of childbirth" according to the old Rituale Romanum. The prayer asks specifically that the "child live to be reborn in holy baptism, and continuing always in your service, be found worthy of attaining everlasting life." It's a wonderful blessing. Here's the Blessing of an Expectant Mother (in English) and the Benedictio Mulieris Praegnantis in periculis partus (Latin text on p. 349-350).
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Inspiring. Indeed, what could a mother want more than the safety of her child in this life and into eternal life?
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