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    Solemn Blessing
    May the Spirit,
    who hovered over the waters when the world was created,
    breathe into you the life he gives. 
All
  Amen.
     
    May the Spirit,
    who overshadowed the Virgin when the eternal Son came among us,
    make you joyful in the service of the Lord. 
All
  Amen.
     
    May the Spirit,
    who set the Church on fire upon the Day of Pentecost,
    bring the world alive with the love of the risen Christ. 
All
  Amen.
     
    And the blessing of God almighty,
    the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
    be among you and remain with you always.
All
  Amen.
     
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