We give thanks to God for the skills of all who have worked to refurbish this Nursing Care Home.
We ask God to bless all the patients and families who will benefit from the care and compassion given to them in this Home, today and in the future.
Inspire the actions of all the staff who work within this Home and those professionals connected with the Home, to bring the compassionate face of Christ to those they care for.
May every thought, word and work of ours begin with you and be accomplished by you.
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord, Amen.
BLESSING OF THE PLAQUE
O God, you call us to follow you.
You invite us to use our gifts in the care of the sick in this Home.
May all those who enter this Home,
know the healing touch of the Risen Lord.
May they experience the love and care
of those who care for them.
May the staff be open to sharing the Mercy of God
with the sick and with one another,
following in the footsteps of Catherine McAuley, Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy,
who served God and her neighbour.
As all are invited to new ways to care and new ways to touch the hearts of all people,
may you go forward into the future with joyful hope.
Catherine McAuley pray for us.
St. Joseph pray for us.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
May He shine His face upon you.
May He bring you everlasting peace.
Amen