BLESSING OF PRIESTLY VESTMENTS

THE BLESSING OF PRIESTLY VESTMENTS

V. Our help is in the name of the Lord.

R. Who made heaven and earth.

V. The Lord be with you.

R. And with your spirit.

Let us pray: Almighty eternal God, who through thy servant Moses commanded vestments to be fashioned for the honor of thy name, that the High Priest, priests and Levites might fittingly stand before thy face to worship thee, in thy goodness heed our prayer. Through our humble ministration bless these priestly garments, and pour out grace upon them; that they may be vestments henceforth, blessed for use in the sacred ceremonial of thy worship. And as thy bishops, priests and Levites wear these sacred vestments, may they find strength against the onslaughts and temptations of the devil. May they worship thee worthily and well, giving themselves wholly to thy service and finding therein their never ending joy. Through Christ our Lord.

R. Amen.

He sprinkles them with holy water.

Sacramental Blessings - Priests Only