HOLY WATER IN THE
DOMESTIC CHURCH
In today's secular society the culture will not acknowledge the realities of sin let alone the influence of the devil in the world....
However,
Holy water is just one of
the sacramentals that is at our disposal.
A sacramental is a sacred sign that signifies effects obtained through the Church's intercession.
There are three types of holy water, but the type we take home is a sacramental that also remits venial sin. Due to the blessing attached to it the Church strongly urges every Catholic home to also have a small supply for times of danger and to protect against evil.
Holy water is just one of
the sacramentals that is at our disposal.
A sacramental is a sacred sign that signifies effects obtained through the Church's intercession.
There are three types of holy water, but the type we take home is a sacramental that also remits venial sin. Due to the blessing attached to it the Church strongly urges every Catholic home to also have a small supply for times of danger and to protect against evil.
WHY DO WE BLESS OURSELVES WITH HOLY WATER?
This
use of holy water from a stoup and making a sign of the cross also reflects...
1. a renewal & reminder of baptism,
2. a cleansing of
venial sin
3. protection against demonic and negative spiritual activity.
However, what
is not commonly known is that every time we cross ourselves with Holy
Water, the original blessing over the water is sent up to heaven. It is
also sometimes accompanied by the following prayer:
"By this Holy water and by your Precious Blood, wash away all my sins O Lord".
The font is also at the back of a Church to remind us of our baptism
when we enter. It is best practice to use the baptismal font as a holy
water stoup for this reason.
Always ask your priest to bless your Holy Water with the special exorcism prayer!
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