All: In the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.
Leader: Peace be to this house and to all who dwell here, in the name of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
Leader: Blessed be this doorway.  May all who leave this home be under the seal of God’s loving care.  May all who enter here be welcomed with hospitality, respect, and kindness.
(Using blessed chalk, write on the top part of the front door or beam above the door)
20 + C + M + B + 24
(The numbers represent the year, C M B: “Christus Mansionem Benedicat” Latin for “May Christ bless this house” and the traditional names of the Magi: Caspar, Melchior, & Balthasar, the + signs: the cross and the four seasons)

Leader: Just as the Magi Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar entered a home and found Jesus there two thousand and some years ago, may all who enter this home find Christ present in the lives of those who dwell here.  Let us pray in the words our Lord has given us.
All: Our Father, who art in heaven…
Leader: May the doors of this always be open to those in need.  May the holy light of God’s presence shine forth brightly from this home and be a blessing for all and may God’s holy blessing rest upon all of us.
All: In the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

All: In the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.
Leader: Peace be to this house and to all who dwell here, in the name of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
Leader: Blessed be this doorway.  May all who leave this home be under the seal of God’s loving care.  May all who enter here be welcomed with hospitality, respect, and kindness.
(Using blessed chalk, write on the top part of the front door or beam above the door)
20 + C + M + B + 24
(The numbers represent the year, C M B: “Christus Mansionem Benedicat” Latin for “May Christ bless this house” and the traditional names of the Magi: Caspar, Melchior, & Balthasar, the + signs: the cross and the four seasons)

Leader: Just as the Magi Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar entered a home and found Jesus there two thousand and some years ago, may all who enter this home find Christ present in the lives of those who dwell here.  Let us pray in the words our Lord has given us.
All: Our Father, who art in heaven…
Leader: May the doors of this always be open to those in need.  May the holy light of God’s presence shine forth brightly from this home and be a blessing for all and may God’s holy blessing rest upon all of us.
All: In the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.