he understood that his blessing had already taken effect on Jacob (Genesis 28:1-6). Likewise, when Jacob, our father, blessed the sons of Joseph, he carefully placed his right hand upon Ephraim ...

The occasion provides a special opportunity for a gathering of the members of the community to mark the joyful event and to thank God, from whom all blessings ... of God is at hand for you.'" ...

It could be substituted by praying three Hail Marys; or seven Our Fathers with Hail Mary and Glory ... O Lord Jesus Christ, Savior of mankind, by your right hand sanctify this scapular, which ...