It may also be used by a lay person, who follows the rites and prayers designated for a lay ... There is to be no blessing of a new home unless those who will live in it are present.

And now, a new book, titled Celebration & Prayer (Speaking Tiger), authored by Ashok Vajpeyi—one of the artist’s closest friends and managing trustee of the Raza Foundation—comes with behind ...

Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the First Sunday of ...