obviously a question for catholics, not meant to offend you, i'm just curious :) THX!!!!
2006-09-13 18:15:06 · 15 answers · asked by Nikki 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Holy water, along with holy oils, which are known as "chrism" are typically blessed during a special Mass, celebrated by a Bishop, some time over the Easter season, every year.
Holy water is regular, pure water with a bit of salt added, to keep it fresh.
In the old testament, ordinary water was often used and required to purify vessels, as well as the persons of the temple attendants and priests.
Today, holy water is used by Catholic priests for baptism, at funerals, to consecrate sacred articles for use, to bless homes, buildings, and various types of vehicles, and for personal blessings of all kinds.
Holy water is most commonly and widely used in special receptacles or founts, which are typically found at or near the entrances of Catholic churches.
It is customary to bless one's self when entering or leaving church, by simply dipping one's fingers into the fount, and then making the sign of the cross, while at the same time, saying a brief prayer to God.
As the water is usually a bit chilly, it is also rather refreshing!
2006-09-13 23:02:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Purpose Of Holy Water
2016-12-12 04:03:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is regular water that is blessed by the Priest. The purpose of Holy Water is as a sort of reminder of baptism as you enter the sanctuary. Catholics will make the sign of the cross with Holy Water on their fingers to represent this as they come in. In many Catholic parishes, it is optional to use it when you enter, but many Catholics do it as a matter of personal practice. The Holy Water is mainly used for baptisms and is available to all members who enter the sanctuary. Holy Water is also used as we leave to purify ourselves as we enter the world.
2016-03-27 00:41:17 · answer #3 · answered by Cynthia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To help purify the body during rites.
Anyone can make holy water. just add a little salt and say prayers over it.
2006-09-13 18:18:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been prayed over. Similar to different occurrences in the Bible, where water was blessed and people were healed by touching it we believe in the power of prayer.
2006-09-13 18:19:19 · answer #5 · answered by Makemeaspark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Holy wataer purpose is that water of any where any river and even in your house it can be charge by the natural and spritual power and some other power ful thing and any body else while using then he can gain power and be cured
2006-09-13 18:19:08 · answer #6 · answered by name of spritual tantra horr0r 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'd go with the prayer of blessing over the water
2006-09-13 18:18:37 · answer #7 · answered by i serve HIM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blessed by Priest. Order of that office to have authority to do so.
2006-09-13 18:19:58 · answer #8 · answered by Celtic Tejas 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is symbolism, used in every religion. When pegans use the same symbolism, it is called devil worship by the catholics. Pretty egotistical, huh?
2006-09-13 18:19:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
its blessed by a priest , but I think the preist that blessed mine goofed . I like to use it as hot sauce .
2006-09-13 18:18:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋