Blessing is similar to charm. In the Bible, blessings and curses are related; the book of Deuteronomy prescribes that obedience to the Torah brings God's blessing, while disobedience brings a curse.

Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, A Book of Blessings “Make us worthy, Lord, to serve our fellow men throughout the ...

Irish blessings have a long and storied history, with roots that stretch back centuries. These beautiful and poetic blessings have been passed down through generations of Irish families ...

Someone reads a text of sacred Scripture, such as the following. Listen to the words of the book of Tobit: 5:17-18 [Tobit] called his son and said to him: "My son, prepare whatever you need for ...

The best thing to write in January is joy. Because it's often a joyless month for we shivering, light-deprived northerners. I think the Florida grands had an inkling. Yesterday I received a “Book of ...