Medical Radiography Students Participate in Blessing of the Hands Ceremony

A close-up of a man's hands anointing a student's hand with oil from a small glass vial during a blessing ceremony.

On Monday, July 28, 2025, the Medical Radiography program at Baptist Health Sciences University (BHSU) held a heartfelt Blessing of the Hands ceremony. As students prepare to enter their clinical rotations, they gathered for a moment of spiritual reflection and anointing. The event offered a meaningful pause, a time to ground themselves in the deeper purpose of their calling to patient care.

The Blessing of the Hands marks more than a ceremonial milestone. It is a sacred rite of passage. For these future radiographers, it represents a pivotal moment of transition from classroom learning to hands-on healing. It is a chance to reflect on the privilege and responsibility of caring for individuals during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.

Reflections from the Heart

Students shared what the experience meant to them:

“A reminder to be mindful of the responsibility that we have as future health care professionals.”
Christina M., Medical Radiography (’27)

“We are blessing our hands to provide the best care for patients.”
Gavin T., Medical Radiography (’27)

A Purpose-Driven Journey

As these students step into their clinical environments, they carry more than just technical knowledge. They carry compassion, faith, and a commitment to dignity in care. The Blessing of the Hands serves as a powerful reminder that their work is both purposeful and sacred.

In a world in need of healing, these students are preparing not only to treat but to touch lives with empathy, grace, and respect.

  • A man in a striped polo shirt stands at a clear podium, smiling as he speaks to an audience of students in blue scrubs.
  • A male speaker and a female student in blue scrubs share a solemn moment, holding hands in front of an American flag.
  • A man and a student in blue scrubs clasp hands during a heartfelt moment in a ceremonial setting.
  • A man and a student in blue scrubs share a focused and quiet moment during a ceremonial hand blessing.
  • Students in blue scrubs read aloud from printed handouts during a formal event, seated in rows.
  • A female student with curly hair and glasses stands in front of the American flag as she holds hands with a speaker.
  • A group of students in blue medical scrubs sits in rows, clapping and smiling during a formal ceremony.

On Monday, July 28, 2025, the Medical Radiography program at Baptist Health Sciences University (BHSU) held a heartfelt Blessing of the Hands ceremony. 

God's Blessings

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever admirable –if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things.

Philippians 4:8