Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 What do you use it for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidei Defensor Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 To bless yourself. Or, the priest used it to bless others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea316 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Ok, so if I was to visit a Catholic church with a friend (and I'm not Catholic) is it alright for me to use it then? As long as I understand the significance of it...or is there any kind of 'rule' about it? Just wondering... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Conquers Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Use it everywhere! Defend from evil! Purify a sacred space! Bless yourself as a reminder of your baptism! Even if you're non-Catholic! It also kills vampires! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted March 30, 2005 Author Share Posted March 30, 2005 [quote name='sweetpea316' date='Mar 30 2005, 01:43 PM'] Ok, so if I was to visit a Catholic church with a friend (and I'm not Catholic) is it alright for me to use it then? As long as I understand the significance of it...or is there any kind of 'rule' about it? Just wondering... Thanks! [/quote] What it signifies is your baptism. As long as your using the holy water to bless yourself while you're remembering your baptism (the fact that Christ washed your sins away), you're free to do so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoketos Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 [quote name='sweetpea316' date='Mar 30 2005, 01:43 PM'] Ok, so if I was to visit a Catholic church with a friend (and I'm not Catholic) is it alright for me to use it then? As long as I understand the significance of it...or is there any kind of 'rule' about it? Just wondering... Thanks! [/quote] It is more then alright it is sweet. YESSSS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 [quote]Since human beings are made of body and soul, matter and spirit, the Church following Christ's example, makes use of material things to accompany and foster religious actions. These outward, visible things, words, and actions enable our bodies to cooperate with our spirits in a total worship of God. Among the things, etc., that we use are blessed things, words, and actions called the Sacramentals. These bear a certain likeness to the Sacraments which Christ instituted, but the Sacramentals were established by the Church. One of the most common of the Sacramentals is holy water. Holy water is blessed by a priest, and is thus consecrated to God. It is used to remind us in a symbolic way of our entry into life through the baptism of water. Because water is a cleanser and a refresher, it reminds us when we use it of the need for clearing our conscience of sin, and for cleansing our mind of distractions that interfere with prayer. Holy water does not produce these effects, but is a visible, bodily help to activate ourselves to prayer and worship by these and similar thoughts. I'm not used to talking to little children, but I hope you can translate the above into children's language. Sincerely in Christ, Father Mateo [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea316 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Awesome. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSorrows Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 [quote name='God Conquers' date='Mar 30 2005, 11:53 AM'] It also kills vampires! [/quote] actually I think it only hurts them. only a wooden stake can kill them. I prefer to stun them with the holy water first (by a spray to the eyes), then I ram my crucifix (which happens to be sharpened into a point on the bottom) into their heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSorrows Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 another tip: have you noticed that their are no old vampires?? why you ask????? It is because many old people take garlic pills (among many other medications), hence making them untastey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 One time when I was a kid I poured out all of my grandparents holy water that they got from Medjugorie into the sink because I wanted to use the canteens to pretend I was camping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Just Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I actuallly like to drink Holy Water..I've got liike 6 gallons of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Just Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Holy Water Ex. 29:4; Lev. 8:6 - Aaron and his sons were washed in holy water in their consecration to the priesthood. Thus, we see the use of holy water during the beginning of salvation history. Ex. 30:18-19 - the Lord requires Aaron and his sons to wash their hands and feet in holy water before they offered sacrifices to Him. The Church uses holy water for various purposes, and holy water fonts are generally located at the entrance of Catholic churches to be used before the sacrifice of Christ is offered to the Father. Num. 5:17 - here again, the priest uses holy water. God uses natural matter to convey the supernatural, just as God who is Spirit became flesh in Christ Jesus. Num. 8:7 - the Lord says to "sprinkle them with the water of remission." The Lord uses water, a physical property, to convey His supernatural property of grace. 1 Kings 7:38-39 - in King Solomon's temple, there were ten large basins of holy water. Holy water has always been used in the context of worship. John 9:6-7 – Jesus uses clay and spittle to heal the blind man’s eyes, and ordered him to wash in the pool of Siloam to effect the cure. Jesus did not need to use spittle, clay and water, but He does to demonstrate that God uses the material things He created to give graces and heal us. John 13:4-10 - the Lord uses water to wash the apostles' feet to prepare them for their sacramental priesthood. John 19:34 - water and blood flowed from Jesus' pierced side on the Cross. The Church uses holy water as a symbol of our Lord's life giving water that flowed from His sacred Heart, and as the property which brings about the power of Jesus Christ Himself, in baptism, the Eucharist, and other sacred rites of the Church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R.D Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I like drinkin holy water tastes pretty good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudette Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 [quote name='dUSt' date='Mar 30 2005, 04:46 PM'] One time when I was a kid I poured out all of my grandparents holy water that they got from Medjugorie into the sink because I wanted to use the canteens to pretend I was camping. [/quote] What was your grandparents reaction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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