It is a custom of Holy Church for the priest to bless chalk on the Feast of the Epiphany (January 6th, this coming Wednesday) and for the faithful to inscribe the numerals of the year and the initials of the Three Wise Men over the doors to their houses. It is also traditional for the houses of the faithful to be blessed on this day.
Last year, I created a service sheet with the rite of blessing of chalk, the house blessing, and relevant instructions. The blessings are translated into English from the Rituale Romanum and conformed to the Book of Common Prayer. I offer it here to anyone who might be interested in reviving or spreading this pious custom of the season.
And I would add that the initials of the Wise Men may also be read as "Christus Mansionem Benedicat"!
Best regards,
Yes, as long as you don't spell Caspar with a "K" or a "G" or even a "J"…
Cardinal Kasper is quiet of late. Perhaps he is already in his bathchair in the Old Dinosaurs' Home being tenderly looked after by Nurse Diesel!
NQ for the reminder!