During today's Mass, the priest blessed chalk, which was then given out to be carried home and used to write over the house's door. This tradition dates back to my early childhood, and I haven't seen it carried out anyplace since. For those who might want to follow this Epiphany ritual, I have posted the prayers from the service brochure here.
The blessing of chalk
In the name of the Lord, we offer our assistance.
Who created the earth and heaven?
Hear my petition, Lord.
And allow my cries to reach you.
Good Morning Saturday Blessings by the Lord.
Together with your spirit.
Let's offer the Lord.
Bless+, O Lord God, this chalk so that it may be useful to people and granted by the invocation of your Most Holy Name that anyone uses it or inscribes the names of your Saints Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthazar on the doors of their homes may, by virtue of their merits and intercession, enjoy bodily health and spiritual protection; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
20+G+M+B+O8
The lintel over your home's front door should bear the aforementioned line. For this reason, you can bring a piece of blessed chalk home with you. This prayer is to be used after the writing:
Let's offer the Lord.
The blessing of chalk
In the name of the Lord, we offer our assistance.
Who created the earth and heaven?
Hear my petition, Lord.
And allow my cries to reach you.
Good Morning Saturday Blessings by the Lord.
Together with your spirit.
Let's offer the Lord.
Bless+, O Lord God, this chalk so that it may be useful to people and granted by the invocation of your Most Holy Name that anyone uses it or inscribes the names of your Saints Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthazar on the doors of their homes may, by virtue of their merits and intercession, enjoy bodily health and spiritual protection; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
20+G+M+B+O8
The lintel over your home's front door should bear the aforementioned line. For this reason, you can bring a piece of blessed chalk home with you. This prayer is to be used after the writing:
Let's offer the Lord.