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A blessing for children and students returning to school and their teachers

We bless young people everywhere as they return to a new school year. We bless them in their openness to new ideas, new things to learn, new friends and teachers, especially those who are changing classes or getting new teachers. We bless them and their parents and...

A blessing for parents

We bless ourselves in this sacred trust of raising children, and our ability to meet all challenges as they arise. We bless Thee, Mother-Father God, for the sacred privilege of raising these children of the stars. May their light shine ever brighter and may we and...