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BLESSING OF A MOTHER BEFORE CHILDBIRTH
(SHORT FORMULARY) 8
As circumstances suggest, a priest or deacon may use the following short blessing formulary:
God has brought gladness and light to the world | through the Virgin Mary's delivery of her child. | May Christ fill your heart with his holy joy | and keep you and your baby safe from harm. | In the name of the Father, + and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. R. Amen.
BLESSING OF A MOTHER AFTER CHILDBIRTH
(SHORT FORMULARY) 9
As circumstances suggest, a priest or deacon may use the following short blessing formulary:
May the Lord God almighty, | who through the earthly birth of his own Son | has filled the whole world with joy, so bless + you | that the child he has given you | will always bring joy to your heart.
R. Amen.