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Benedictions

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fresco from the catacombs of San Callisto, Rome (2nd-4th c) May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.   2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 May the Peace of the Lord Christ go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness and protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Northumbria Community Morning Prayer The LORD bless you     and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you     and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you    and give you peace. Exodus 6:24-26 Receive the blessing of God the Father Almighty who created us in love, that we might be for the praise of his glory; the blessing of God the Son, who died for us and rose again that we might have life abundant and lif