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A blessing (from to ''bless'', ). A blessing, (also used to refer to bestowing of such) is the infusion of something with Holiness , divine will, or one's hopes. Within Roman Catholicism , Eastern Orthodoxy , and similar traditions, formal blessings of the church are performed by Bishop s, Priest s, and sometimes Deacon s, but as in many other religions, anyone may formally bless another. A Curse at least in its most formal sense is the opposite of a blessing. Blessing is similar to Charm . In the Bible , blessings and curses are related; the book of Deuteronomy prescribes that obedience to the Torah brings God's blessing, while disobedience brings a curse. The Priestly Blessing is set forth at Numbers 6:24-26: May the LORD bless you, and keep thee; May the LORD make his face shine to upon you, and be gracious to you; May the LORD turn his countenance to you and grant you peace. This formula has been introduced into Christian Worship as well. In the Gospel Of Matthew , Jesus pronounces blessings on the poor, the humble, and the persecuted in the Beatitudes at the beginning of the Sermon On The Mount . Blessing can also be a request for permission, as in "gaining your Parents blessing" would consist of having been granted consent. In Spanish , there is a blessing which can be used as a tender Farewell , especially from a parent: ''Vaya con Dios'' (Go with God), also Adios (''A Dios'', to God), French ''Adieu''. Blessing is also a term used for marriage in the Unification_Church SEE ALSO |