I am not a catholic and have no idea about these medals, but I bought one for my catholic husband as a gift. Is it more appropriate to have the medal blessed in the church before giving it to him?
2006-10-20 14:45:59 · 8 answers · asked by tropheywife 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It isn't necessary for the medal to be blessed but it may hold more significance for your husband if you (as a non-Catholic) took the trouble to have it blessed. It's a lovely gesture and I'm sure it will please your husband. You don't need to take it to Church but just ask the priest if he will bless it for you. Ring and make an appointment with him.
2006-10-20 14:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by Carolyn M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always had St. Christopher Medals blessed..I'm not Catholic and neither were the receipiants..but it was just an extra act of love for the person I gave it to.
2006-10-20 21:49:21 · answer #2 · answered by Georgia Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not necessary to have the medal blessed before hand, but I'm sure your husband would appreciate your thoughtful gesture.
2006-10-20 22:08:49 · answer #3 · answered by Oh, Marianne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How thoughtful of you. Since it is for your husband, you should have a feel about if he would really appreciate you going through the trouble to do that for him or not. Otherwise, there would be no problem in giving him one that wasn't blessed.
2006-10-20 21:50:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a lifelong Catholic, and never heard of these things. I'm sure if you're sincere in your gift, he will love it.
2006-10-20 21:49:56 · answer #5 · answered by ThatGuy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since he is catholic, yes, have it blessed.
2006-10-20 21:48:22 · answer #6 · answered by Danny H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is definitely the custom, yes.
2006-10-20 21:47:47 · answer #7 · answered by Hopeful Poster 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be wonderful but if not he can have it done later.
2006-10-20 21:47:53 · answer #8 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋