All gather at the front door of the home.

The prayer by all begins with the sign of the cross:

In the name of the Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

With a piece of chalk, one (or more) person writes the numerals of the year and the initials of the three Magi along the lintel of the doorway, to read:

20 B+C+M 24

All then pray together:

O Lord, bless our home this year
with health and goodness of heart,
with gentleness and joy.

Give us patience, forgiveness and healing.
As the Magi welcomed Jesus,
the true light of the world,
so may we recognize him in every guest
and especially in those who are in need.

May all who pass through this door
arrive and depart in peace.

Lead us to Christ,
your eternal gift to us,
who lives and reigns forever and ever.

Amen.