Children are God’s gift and blessing, a joy, a care and a responsibility.

They come into our lives, bringing joy, light and boundless love.
In the fast pace of modern life, many families may forget about the spiritual aspects of raising their children. But it is the spiritual aspect that is fundamental to the formation of their inner world. Jesus Christ gave us the best example of how to treat children. The Holy Scriptures say: ‘They brought children to Him to touch them, but the disciples did not allow them to come near. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, ‘Let the children come to me and do not forbid them, for of such is the kingdom of God. Most assuredly, I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a child will not enter it. And he embraced them, laid his hands on them, and blessed them’ (Mark 10:13-16).

Therefore, it is necessary to bless your children, because by blessing them, parents give them something that money cannot buy or obtain with material goods – love, spiritual support and the grace of God.
A blessing is a prayer and spiritual protection for a child, a call for God’s grace and care on his or her life path. When we bless our children, we invest in them the power of faith, love and confidence. When parents ask for a blessing, they place what they are asking for in God’s hands, and these hands are the most reliable hands in the world!

May a parent’s blessing always be a light for their children that guides them through life, giving them wisdom, strength and peace of heart.