Blessings

Blessing is the act of calling down God's favor upon someone or something. The one calling down the blessing can be a person, an angel, or God Godself. Blessings are meant to bring benefits to their recipient, such as material goods or having many offspring. Tradition recognizes a four-part typology of liturgical blessings: on performing a commandment; in prayer; on partaking of sustenance; and in praise of God.