BLESSING OF CANDLES IN HONOR OF ST. RAYMOND NONNATUS

From Volume II of the Roman Ritual:

48. BLESSING OF CANDLES IN HONOR OF ST. RAYMOND NONNATUS (meant especially to be lit for a safe delivery)

Let us pray. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, light of everlasting life, who have given us candles to dispel the darkness; we humbly beg you to bless + these candles by the merits of Blessed Raymond, your confessor. By the power of the holy cross bestow a heavenly + blessing on them. Let them be so empowered by the sign of the holy + cross, that the spirits of darkness will flee in fear and trembling from all places where their light shines, and nevermore disturb or molest those who serve you, the almighty God, who live and reign forever and ever.

All: Amen.

Then saying again "Let us Pray" the priest adds the three orations given on pp. 732-33; after which he continues:

 May the blessing of almighty God, Father, Son, + and Holy Spirit, come upon you and remain with you forever.

All: Amen.

He sprinkles them with holy water.

THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+