The LORD bless you and keep you!
The LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you!
The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! (Numbers 6:24-26 NABRE)
The Hebrew word Shalom includes the idea of happiness, good health, prosperity, friendship, and general well-being. To use this term as a greeting was to pray for all these things upon the one greeted.*
Lord God, bless and keep us. May we know health, prosperity, friendship, and well-being in the new year.
Today, on this Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, I will pray for peace.
Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
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