20 + K + M + B + 12

It’s time for the Epiphany House Blessing. Look for blessed chalk at your Church this weekend!

Using blessed chalk, the head of the household says the following prayer while inscribing 20 + K + M + B + 12 outside, above, or near, the main door of the house:

The 3 wise men

K

Kaspar

M

Melchior

B

and Balthasar followed the star of God’s Son who became man

20

two thousand

12

and twelve years ago.

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May Christ bless our home

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and remain with us throughout this new year.