Chalking of the Door - An Epiphany Tradition

Chalking of the Door – An Epiphany Tradition

Write on the door frame the following:

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This is the date for this year and the three initials of the traditional names of the Wise Men: Caspar,Melchior, and Balthazar. It also stands for Christus Mansionem Benedicat, Latin for “May Christ Bless this House.”

The family may say this prayer of blessing together following the chalking of the door:

God of doors and homes, bless this home this year and every year.

Bless all who come and go through this door,
both those who live here and those who visit.

May all who enter through this door come in peace and bring joy.

May all who come to this door find welcome and love.

May the love and joy in this home overflow
and spread into the community and the world.

Amen.