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of rabbinic origin typically starts with the words, "Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe..." Rabbinic Judaism teaches that food ultimately is a gift of the one great Provider, God, and that to partake of food legitimately one should express gratitude to God by reciting the appropriate
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as a trial for mankind. Scholars of Islam believe that having fear of being gradually misled by blessings is an attribute of the pious, and not having fear from such even though one is constantly misbehaving is an attribute of the impious. Blessings can be a source of success in the afterlife if one
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Directory for Public Worship states that "Unless necessary, none should depart until after the benediction," and "by his Spirit working through the ministry of the Word, God addresses his people in the call to worship, in the salutation and benediction, in the reading and preaching of the Word, and
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plate' or 'Aarti lamp' is circulating around a deity or person and is generally accompanied by the singing of songs in praise of that deity or person (many versions exist). In doing so, the plate or lamp is supposed to acquire the power of the deity. The priest circulates the plate or lamp to all
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bestows a blessing, he or she will hold the thumb and first two fingers of the right hand together (the same configuration used when making the Sign of the Cross on themselves), and make the sign of the cross over the person or object they are blessing.
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that govern the procedures for liturgical ceremonies, if a Roman Catholic layperson (a lay acolyte or parish administrator, for example) or any non-ordained religious (who is not the superior of the congregation) leads a Sunday service (other than a
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does not reserve recitation of blessings to only a specific class of Jews; but it does mandate specific blessings to specific occasions, so that, for example since medieval times, Jewish women chiefly recite a rabbinic blessing after lighting two
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is a religious ritual performed by Hindus as an offering to various deities, distinguished persons, or special guests. It is modeled on the idea of giving a gift or offering to a deity or important person and receiving their approval
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those present. They cup their down-turned hands over the flame and then raise their palms to their forehead – the purificatory blessing, passed from the deity's image to the flame, has now been passed to the devotee.
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The Book of Worship for Church and Home: With Orders of Worship, Services for the Administration of the Sacraments and Other Aids to Worship According to the Usages of the Methodist Church
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ritual, a devotee makes an offering of a material substance such as flowers, fruits, or sweets. The deity then 'enjoys' or tastes a bit of the offering, which is then temporarily known as
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Islam has no clerical caste, and therefore no blessings reserved to specific individuals. Muslims will frequently pronounce "peace and blessings be upon him" when mentioning the name of
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liturgical blessings are performed over people, objects, or are given at specific points during divine services. A priest or bishop usually blesses with his hand, but may use a
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describes 'blessings' that are wholesome personal pursuits or attainments, identified in a progressive manner from the mundane to the ultimate spiritual goal.
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is grateful to Allah for them and the same blessings can be a source for damnation in afterlife if a person is not constantly grateful to God for them.
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In commercial interactions, a seller's good words about the product, such as "I hope you enjoy it," could be considered to be blessings.
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anything new (a new building, a new stretch of road to be opened, a new garden) receives a blessing by a Hawaiian practitioner (or
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therewith. When blessing with the hand, a priest uses his right hand, holding his fingers so that they form the Greek letters
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The modern meaning of the term may have been influenced in translations of the Bible into Old English during the process of
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in his left hand, using both to make the Sign of the Cross. A bishop may also bless with special candlesticks known as the
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or indeed, any of the prophets. Muslims will also greet one another with a blessing every time they meet and depart:
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meaning 'to speak well of', resulting in meanings such as 'to praise' or 'extol' or 'to speak of' or 'to wish well'.
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The mosaic text reads "בשמאלה עשר וכבוד" ("in her left hand riches and honor"), which is a part of Proverbs 3:16.
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Clergy will normally receive a blessing from their ecclesiastical superiors to begin their ministry. In the
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is a term meaning 'sight' (in the sense of an instance of seeing or beholding; from a root
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This seems to be one of the oldest and long-living prayers in the peace story of humanity.
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blessing of rabbinic origin prior, while torah mandates an informal blessing afterwards.
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from around 1000, all meaning to make sacred or holy by a sacrificial custom in the
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brings God's blessing. One of the first incidences of blessing in the Bible is in
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with it over persons or objects to be blessed. They also give blessings to begin
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In the U.S., there are sometimes ritual ceremonies to bless companion animals.
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have two aspects, according to major scholars of Islam. Blessings are given by
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often instruct Orthodox bishops and priests to make use of such substances as
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This article is about a type of religious pronouncement. For other uses, see
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Holak, Susan L. (2008-05-01). "Ritual blessings with companion animals".
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Rite that should bring persons or property share in divine power or grace
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A biblical damnation, in its most formal sense, is a negative blessing.
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May Adonai make His countenance shine upon you, and be gracious to you;
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A bishop blesses a girl with the sign of cross on her forehead during
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dialect around 950 AD). The term also appears in other forms, such as
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There is a special link between worshipper and guru during
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May Adonai turn His countenance to you and grant you peace.
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