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Offline Miseremini

Epiphany, Three Kings Day
« on: January 05, 2025, 03:40:46 PM »
Prepare to bless your home tomorrow.


Epiphany Inscription Over the Doorway of the Home
20 + C + M + B + 25

The letters have two meanings. They are the initials of the traditional names of the Three Magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. They also abbreviate the Latin words “Christus mansionem benedicat.” “May Christ bless the house.” The letters recall the day on which the inscription is made, as well as the purpose of blessing.
The crosses represent the protection of the Precious Blood of Christ, whom we invoke, and the holiness of the Three Magi sanctified by their adoration of the Infant Christ. The inscription is made above the front door, so that all who enter and depart this year may enjoy God’s blessing. The month of January still bears the name of the Roman god Janus, the doorkeeper of heaven and protector of the beginning and end of things. This blessing “christens” the ancient Roman observance of the first month. The inscription is made of chalk, a product of clay, which recalls the human nature taken by the Adorable and Eternal Word of God in the womb of the Virgin Mary, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
To bless your home this Epiphany, read the Prologue of St. John’s Gospel (i.e., the Last Gospel used at Mass), followed by the Our Father, and the Collect of the Epiphany; then write the inscription for this year above your front door with blessed chalk.
The lintel of the main door of the house (and other doors if desired) is marked by a senior member of the household (usually the father) in the following way:
20 + C + M + B + 25
Whilst saying the following prayer:
The Three Wise Men
Caspar C (write the letter)
Melchior M
and Balthazar B
followed the star of God’s Son Who became man
Two Thousand 20
and twenty-five. 25
May Christ bless our home ++ (first two crosses)
and remain with us through the new year ++ (first two crosses)
If others are present, you may continue:
Almighty God, incline Thine ear. Bless us and all who are gathered here. Send Thy holy angel who will defend us and fill with grace all who dwell here. R. Amen.
The senior member may then proceed to sprinkle the interior of the home with the blessed Epiphany Water.
Source: SSPX

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Offline AMDGJMJ

Re: Epiphany, Three Kings Day
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2025, 04:38:40 AM »
Quote from: Miseremini on January 05, 2025, 03:40:46 PM
Prepare to bless your home tomorrow.


Epiphany Inscription Over the Doorway of the Home
20 + C + M + B + 25

The letters have two meanings. They are the initials of the traditional names of the Three Magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. They also abbreviate the Latin words “Christus mansionem benedicat.” “May Christ bless the house.” The letters recall the day on which the inscription is made, as well as the purpose of blessing.
The crosses represent the protection of the Precious Blood of Christ, whom we invoke, and the holiness of the Three Magi sanctified by their adoration of the Infant Christ. The inscription is made above the front door, so that all who enter and depart this year may enjoy God’s blessing. The month of January still bears the name of the Roman god Janus, the doorkeeper of heaven and protector of the beginning and end of things. This blessing “christens” the ancient Roman observance of the first month. The inscription is made of chalk, a product of clay, which recalls the human nature taken by the Adorable and Eternal Word of God in the womb of the Virgin Mary, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
To bless your home this Epiphany, read the Prologue of St. John’s Gospel (i.e., the Last Gospel used at Mass), followed by the Our Father, and the Collect of the Epiphany; then write the inscription for this year above your front door with blessed chalk.
The lintel of the main door of the house (and other doors if desired) is marked by a senior member of the household (usually the father) in the following way:
20 + C + M + B + 25
Whilst saying the following prayer:
The Three Wise Men
Caspar C (write the letter)
Melchior M
and Balthazar B
followed the star of God’s Son Who became man
Two Thousand 20
and twenty-five. 25
May Christ bless our home ++ (first two crosses)
and remain with us through the new year ++ (first two crosses)
If others are present, you may continue:
Almighty God, incline Thine ear. Bless us and all who are gathered here. Send Thy holy angel who will defend us and fill with grace all who dwell here. R. Amen.
The senior member may then proceed to sprinkle the interior of the home with the blessed Epiphany Water.
Source: SSPX
Thank you so much for the reminder!  🥰
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Offline Twice dyed

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Re: Epiphany, Three Kings Day
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2025, 07:56:49 PM »
Holy Epiphany to everyone!


Photo from: Wikipedia

Modernists have a habit of downplaying/ridiculizing our Catholic heritage. Can modern "know it all" mankind even try to duplicate this reliquary?? Gold plated Silver. Silver is very hard to craft, but these craftmen did it.  12 th C. They say the history of the Wisemen is told in engravings all around the base etc. Wow!
Second largest in the Western Civilisations.
Today in Canada, our Prime Minister announced that he is stepping down as leader. Well! Our prayers seem to be heard. Deo gratias. And now: how 'bout a Catholic KING in Ottawa?

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Offline Miseremini

Re: Epiphany, Three Kings Day
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2025, 08:10:49 PM »
Quote from: Twice dyed on January 06, 2025, 07:56:49 PM
Holy Epiphany to everyone!

Today in Canada, our Prime Minister announced that he is stepping down as leader. Well! Our prayers seem to be heard. Deo gratias. And now: how 'bout a Catholic KING in Ottawa?
From your lips to God's ears.
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Offline Ladislaus

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Re: Epiphany, Three Kings Day
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2025, 09:54:56 PM »
Speaking of faithless Modernists ...

I've actually been studying the Three Kings today, which the Modernists predominatly hold to be mythical figures ... and I'm 95% certain that I have identified the correct historical figures for the Three Kings, and, yes, they were Kings, and not just "Zoroastrian astrologers" as the Modernists also like to claim, relying on the term "magoi" or "magi".

Thus far, only one has been identified by various scholars who aren't Modernist heretics, namely Gaspar (from India).  I believe I have made a very strong case for the identification of both Melchior and Balthasaar.

They were indeed three Kings, well, quasi-kings.  Catholic Encylopedia states that no Fathers referred to them as Kings, but did say that Tertullian (a very early Church Father) referred to them as "practically kings".  There's a reason for that term, and it's absolutely correct, where they were Kings or Quasi-Kings.

I'll be trying to put together a Substack article ... not only to vindicate the Three Kings but also the Tradition about them against he faithless Modernists.
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