VEHICLE BLESSING

CEL: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

ALL: Amen.

CEL: Our Father in heaven

ALL: Hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day the bread we need and forgive us our debts and sins as we have forgiven those who offended us. Do not let us fall into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For, Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

SER: Let us pray, peace be with us.

CEL: O Lord, who formed the universe and rides on the wings of the wind, bestow us Your protection, Your children. Be pleased with our humble prayers. God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

ALL: Amen.

CEL: (Ps. 91) Blessed is he who is protected by the Most High and who lives under the shadow of God.

ALL: Tell the Lord that you are my dependance and refuge.

CEL: He will cover you with his feathers.

ALL: He will protect you under his wings.

CEL: Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

ALL: From the beginning, now, always, and forever.

SER: Let us pray, peace be with us.

CEL: Lord Almighty, who controls all the universe, bless + this vehicle. Protect this vehicle and its occupants from all probable dangers on the journey. Lead them in the correct direction and take care of them. Now + always and forever.

ALL: Amen

(The celebrant sprinkles the vehicle with holy water).

(In case of watercraft)

CEL: Heavenly Father, who quiets the winds and the sea, bless + this vehicle. Shield this vehicle and its passengers from wind and hail. Lead them in the correct direction and take care of them. Now + always and forever.

ALL: Amen

(The celebrant sprinkles the watercraft with holy water).