This is an irregular verb. It is a model verb.
Stem Change: e i (bendices)
Present 1st Person: bendigo
Preterite Stem: bendij-
Preterite Endings: e - iste - o - imos - isteis - eron
Gerund: bendiciendo
Participle: bendecido / bendito (two participles)
PresentPresente
La abuela bendice la comida antes de comer.
Grandma blesses the food before eating.
ImperfectPretérito imperfecto
Mi abuelo bendecía la mesa cada noche.
My grandfather used to bless the table every night.
FutureFuturo
El cura bendecirá la casa nueva mañana.
The priest will bless the new house tomorrow.