It may be recalled that two water-blessing rites preceded the main Sunday mass prior to the liturgical renewal of Vatican Council II. The first was the blessing of holy water (Ordo ad faciendam aquam beneeictam), and the second was the blessing of the people with holy water (Benedictio populi cum aqua benedicta).
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With this intention we consecrate the water, and sign it with the sign of the holy cross +, that the Almighty, who created it, of his boundless mercy may cleanse our hearts from all sin, ... Almighty Creator, Lord of heaven and earth, who in holy baptism hast made water to be an emblem of the cleansing of our souls;
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TRADITIONAL RITE FOR PROVIDING HOLY WATER; The holy-water font is a counterpart of the baptismal font; and the sacramental use of ... REVISED BLESSING OF HOLY WATER (1984); During Mass: After greeting the people the priest remains standing at his chair. A vessel containing the water to be blessed is placed before him.
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Old Catholic Church; Blessing; Holy Water; Sacramentals; Liturgy; ... With this intention we consecrate the water, and sign it with the sign of the holy cross +, that the Almighty, who created it, ... Almighty Creator, Lord of heaven and earth, who in holy baptism hast made water to be an emblem of the cleansing of our souls;
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www.global.org/Pub/OCC_HolyWater.asp
www.global.org/Pub/OCC_HolyWater.asp
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Is this a blessing of water in general? Or is this a certain amount of special water being set aside for a Holy use? If it is a certain amount of water, what happens if you run out during the year? Besides—I’m sorry, but to my Protestant mind it looks like you are trying to give water magical powers.
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saintignatiuschurch.org/blessing%20of%20water.html
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THE BLESSING OF HOLY WATER ; "Prior to Vatican II, when holy water was blessed, the priest reads several prayers, which included an exorcism of the salt and the water. An exorcism is the banishing of evil spirits. ... The prayers used in this ceremony are very beautiful, and express well the reasons for the use of holy water.
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www.associatedcontent.com/article/236386/prevatican_ii_blessing_of_holy_water.html
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water for general blessing and oil for extreme unction. Salt is not really acknowledged, nor is smudging (unless I misunderstand you). Incense is extremely blessing and cleansing, especially copal, myrrh, pinon and benzoin. ... You're reading Which is better for blessing: Holy Water, Annointing Oil, Salt, or Smudging?
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This lovely perfume was applied to the forehead and was followed by a touch at the heart with a red hibiscus flower that had been dipped in Balinese holy water. The red hibiscus is considered a high or holy flower in Bali. ... Made was moved to tears with the blessing as her heart fully opened to that moment.
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www.aroma-tours.com/stories/bali-blessing.htm
www.aroma-tours.com/stories/bali-blessing.htm
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This water receives a more solemn sort of blessing than "regular holy water": the Easter Candle is dipped into it three times, and the priest blows his breath over it thrice, recalling the Spirit over the waters at Creation, and the Spirit causing the waters of Noe's flood to subside, and how the Spirit appeared as a...
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www.fisheaters.com/water.html
www.fisheaters.com/water.html
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