How do I bless my home with holy water (blessed at Easter Vigil)? Is this for the Priest to do by invite ... or can I do it on my own? If I can do it on my own, are there Prayers i should say, where to sprinkle water, how often is this done ... Thanks.
2007-03-23 05:49:03 · 4 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I've had my house blessed. Normally, we've had the priest do the first blessing, and he leaves a jar of holy water when he leaves. Then, we just use the water to sprinkle the doors and windows. Mom does this every time we have a bad storm rolling in.
You can do it on your own. I think the words used are "God, bless this house and keep those who dwell here safe."
2007-03-23 05:53:36 · answer #1 · answered by sister steph 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Holy water is blessed at any time- it need not be from Easter Vigil.
You walk around the house, sprinkle a bit of the water in each room ( I know some people who do the same in HOTEL ROOMS for obvious reasons) You can say any prayer that comes to mind, such as " Lord, bless this house and all who dwell and visit here."
2007-03-23 15:04:47 · answer #2 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ditto from the first answer......except if it's like a rosary or other sacramental. Then typically a deacon, priest, or bishop will bless it.
2007-03-23 05:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Forget the holy water, get you a big dose of the Holy Ghost.
2007-03-23 05:53:47 · answer #4 · answered by PREACHER'S WIFE 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋