But for the Irish, there are so many well-known Irish blessings that are spoken to others without needing a special occasion. So, in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, we've rounded up the 140 best ...

The occasion provides a special opportunity for a gathering of the members of the community to mark the joyful event and to thank God, from whom all blessings come, for the gift of a new home.

Then the leader invites: Let us now pray for God's blessing upon all who gather around this tree. After a short silence, the leader prays: Lord our God, we praise you for the light of creation ...

Psalm 51:10 "Lord, the resurrection of Your son ... Ralph Waldo Emerson, "For Flowers That Bloom" "Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above ...