Weekly 🙌 blessings
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"At the end of a Catholic Mass, the priest's final blessing—given just before the dismissal—is deeply significant, both spiritually and liturgically. Here are the key benefits and meanings of that blessing:
1. Spiritual Strength and Grace
The priest’s blessing imparts actual grace, which strengthens the faithful to live out the Gospel in their daily lives. It is seen as a divine favor to help resist sin and grow in holiness.
2. A Sending Forth with Divine Protection
The blessing acts as a kind of spiritual armor—asking God to protect the faithful as they leave the sacred space and return to the challenges of the world.
3. Liturgical Completion
The Mass is not considered fully concluded until the priest gives his final blessing and dismissal. It marks the official end of the liturgical celebration, sealing the experience.
4. A Reminder of Mission
The dismissal that follows the blessing (e.g., "Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life") highlights that the Mass is not just for the Church building—it’s meant to be lived. The blessing prepares and commissions the faithful to carry Christ into the world.
5. Participating in the Priestly Ministry of Christ
When the priest blesses, he does so in the person of Christ (in persona Christi). So, the blessing is more than just a nice gesture—it's understood as Christ himself bestowing grace and peace through the priest.
6. Indulgences (in some cases)
If a final blessing is joined with certain prayers or devotions, it can be part of an indulgenced act—meaning it contributes to the remission of temporal punishment due to sin under certain conditions.
In short, the final blessing is a powerful moment that brings together grace, mission, protection, and spiritual completion. It’s not something to overlook or leave early from—it's a gift meant to prepare Catholics for the week ahead."
🙌 Here is today's Blessing LIVE from my church...
Click here to receive it:Holy Blessing from Father Nilsen Logan
Quote: ArmageddenGoogle said:
"At the end of a Catholic Mass, the priest's final blessing—given just before the dismissal—is deeply significant, both spiritually and liturgically. Here are the key benefits and meanings of that blessing:
1. Spiritual Strength and Grace
The priest’s blessing imparts actual grace, which strengthens the faithful to live out the Gospel in their daily lives. It is seen as a divine favor to help resist sin and grow in holiness.
2. A Sending Forth with Divine Protection
The blessing acts as a kind of spiritual armor—asking God to protect the faithful as they leave the sacred space and return to the challenges of the world.
3. Liturgical Completion
The Mass is not considered fully concluded until the priest gives his final blessing and dismissal. It marks the official end of the liturgical celebration, sealing the experience.
4. A Reminder of Mission
The dismissal that follows the blessing (e.g., "Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life") highlights that the Mass is not just for the Church building—it’s meant to be lived. The blessing prepares and commissions the faithful to carry Christ into the world.
5. Participating in the Priestly Ministry of Christ
When the priest blesses, he does so in the person of Christ (in persona Christi). So, the blessing is more than just a nice gesture—it's understood as Christ himself bestowing grace and peace through the priest.
6. Indulgences (in some cases)
If a final blessing is joined with certain prayers or devotions, it can be part of an indulgenced act—meaning it contributes to the remission of temporal punishment due to sin under certain conditions.
In short, the final blessing is a powerful moment that brings together grace, mission, protection, and spiritual completion. It’s not something to overlook or leave early from—it's a gift meant to prepare Catholics for the week ahead."
🙌 Here is today's Blessing LIVE from my church...
Click here to receive it:Holy Blessing from Father Nilsen Logan
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I would love to respond to this but we're not allowed to discuss politics or religion on this forum. As I'm sure a moderator will inform you soon.
I've moved this thread to a blog
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Good move. I'm closing the thread.
My instinct tells me that brief, simple benedictions in the ordinary course of discussion may be acceptable for the forum, but a thread consisting of a multipoint presentation on religious doctrine is probably not.
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May the cards fall in your favor.
