Epiphany Blessing of Homes at the Start of the Year

The custom of blessing the home on the feast of Epiphany is found in many cultures. This custom has us mark the front doorway with C-M-B, the initials of the magi’s traditional names (Caspar, Melchior, Balthasar) and the year. C-M-B also stands for Christus mansionem benedicat, “May Christ bless this dwelling”.
Blessed chalk will be available at all Masses this






