How to Bless your Home this Epiphany

This weekend, as we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, we remember the visit of the three kings to Jesus, symbolizing that God’s love is for all people. At the conclusion of each Mass, families will receive a small bag containing blessed chalk and a home blessing. This tradition, rooted in Eastern Europe, involves marking your home with “20+C+M+B+25” — representing the year and the three kings' initials, as well as the Latin phrase, “Christus Mansionem Benedicat” (“May Christ bless this home”).

It’s a way to welcome Christ into our homes and extend the joy of Christmas beyond December 25th. Share this blessing with a neighbor or relative and continue celebrating the season with love and faith.