The priest will bless the congregation.

To make something holy or to invoke divine favor upon it.
They asked the minister to bless their new home.
She wants to bless her children with good health.
The ceremony will bless the animals before the festival.
bless someone
bless a home
bless an event
sanctify
consecrate
hallow
The priest will bless the new house.

To ask for God's favor or protection for someone or something.
She will bless the food before we eat.
The pastor blessed the congregation during the service.
They asked the priest to bless their wedding.
bless the meal
bless the children
bless the ceremony
sanctify
consecrate
invoke
They considered their children a great bless.

A favor or gift from God.
Her smile is a true bless.
They felt the rain was a bless for their crops.
Finding a good friend is a bless.
great bless
bless from above
bless in disguise
gift
boon
benefit