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The Epiphany blessing, popular in Poland and other Slavic countries, has spread to many parts of the world. It takes place on the liturgical feast marking the visitation of the Magi to the Christ Child and the revelation that Jesus is the Son of God.
The blessing involves taking simple chalk, usually blessed by a parish priest, and inscribing the doorway of a home with symbolic numbers and letters — this year: "20 + C M B + 21."
The numbers represent the current year and the letters stand for the first letters of the traditional names of the magi: Caspar (sometimes spelled "Kaspar"), Melchior and Balthazar. The letters are also an abbreviation for "Christus Mansionem Benedicat," Latin for "May Christ bless this dwelling."
Participants typically read passages from the New Testament and may sing Epiphany hymns.
Pieces of blessed chalk may be obtained from the back of our parish Church on the feast of the Epiphany.
Please help us this Christmas! Given the circumstances surrounding the pandemic, we depend upon the generosity and support of our parish family and visitors to help make ends meet. Consider signing up for online giving to participate in our regular Sunday offertory program or making a one time donation. Your gift will help us out tremendously. Thank you for your consideration. Wishing you the blessings and peace which only the Christ child can give this season and always. Merry Christmas!
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Finally, if you have a chance, head over to The Veil Removed and watch a short but powerful video on the power, the treasure, and the gift of the Holy Mass.