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As it is sprinkled upon us and throughout this new
church, may it become a sign of our repentance, a
reminder of our baptism, and a symbol of the cleansing of
these walls.
But first let us call to mind that we ourselves, who are
bound here in faith and love, are the living Church, set in
the world, as a sign and witness of God’s love for all.
Bishop:
God of mercy,
you call every creature to the light of life,
and surround us with such great love
that when we stray
you continually lead us back to Christ our head.
For you have established an inheritance of such mercy,
that those sinners, who pass through water made sacred,
die with Christ and rise restored
as members of his body
and heirs of his eternal covenant.
Bless
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this water;
sanctify it.
As it is sprinkled upon us and throughout this church
make it a sign of the saving waters of baptism,
by which we become one in Christ,
the temple of your Spirit.
May all here today
and all those in days to come,
who will celebrate your mysteries in this church,
be united at last in the holy city of your peace.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
All:
Amen.
All pray in silence for a brief period. The Bishop then continues: