The Blessing of Eternal Peace. May "the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.And be thankful"(Colossians 3:15). The Blessing of Knowing In some Baptist churches that which passes for a "benediction" is a prayer at the end of the service. Some services will close with the pastor or worship leading raising the hands and reciting the words of the Aaronic Blessing in Numbers 6:24-26. '"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; Secular Invocations and Graces. In addition to the major rites of passage, humanists and other nonreligious people often find themselves asked to contribute to other types of ceremonial event: a benediction before a banquet, an invocation at the beginning of a legislative session, or a toast at a retirement party. Blessings are called "sacramentals" because they prepare us to receive the grace of the sacraments and help us to grow to be more like Christ (see Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1670).. Blessings consist of prayer, Scripture, and sometimes a special ritual sign (see Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1668).. People are accustomed to seeing bishops, priests, and deacons blessing The Eighteen Benedictions The eighteen benedictions (Shemoneh Ezreh) are also called "The Amidah" or the prayer that is said while standing facing toward Jerusalem, most of which is said silently.The Amidah is used during Sabbath services and holy days as well in the the daily service. The benediction is God's good word to us. That's essentially what benediction means. It is a compound word from Latin: bene, which means 'good,' and dicere, which means 'to speak.'. From that comes the Latin word benedictio, which means "blessing.". It is a pronouncement of God's blessing upon his people. What is a Benediction Prayer? A Benediction prayer, often simply referred to as a "benediction," is a short, concluding prayer or blessing that is typically pronounced at the beginning or end of a religious service, ceremony, or gathering. A benediction ( Latin: bene, well + dicere, to speak) is a short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually at the end of worship service. It can also refer to a specific Christian religious service including the exposition of the eucharistic host in the monstrance and the blessing of the people with it. Christianity The Central Message of Blessing. The priestly blessing (Num 6:22-24) is the most familiar passage in Numbers 5-6. The central message of the blessing is stated in the closing Hebrew word, שׁלום (šālôm), translated "peace". In English, "peace" connotes the absence of war. It can also describe a state of tranquility. May the wind be always at your back. may God hold you in the palm of His hand. "May the road rise to meet you" is an Irish blessing that has been passed down through generations. It is a jFFe1.