The gospel tells us that the magi found Christ on entering the house. The door to your home is a holy threshold. You can bless those who come in and go out by inscribing above the door in chalk the first two numbers of the year+C+M+B+the last two numbers of the year [20+C+M+B+07].
Tradition tells us that the letters stand for the names of the magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. It may also mean Christus mansionem benedicat or “May Christ bless this dwelling.�
Note from Donor: Blessing for your home for the New Year Tradition tells us that the letters stand for the names of the magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. It may also mean Christus mansionem benedicat or “May Christ bless this dwelling.�
Author: Long time Christian Tradition Source: Christian
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