How do I get my cross necklace blessed?

Catholic Living Spirituality
#1

Hi, this is my first post so I’m sorry if it’s in the wrong place! I have a cross that I would like to have blessed but I’m not sure how to go about it. Would a priest bless it for me?Thanks :slight_smile:

#2

I think he would. Been my experience that they are happy to do so. Tim

#3

Welcome aboard:thumbsup:

A priest is the only person that could bless it for you. Ask your parish priest after Mass (wait until the exiting crowd thins out).:slight_smile:

#4

Thanks this is really helpful :slight_smile: I don’t know if I’m being stupid but how would a priest bless something? Do they use holy water?

#5

He would impart the blessing adlib or by a specific prayer. Either way it is legit. It also depends on what kind of Crucifix it is. A Benedictine Crucifix may be blessed with an exorcism and blessing of St. Maurus. He may use Holy Water if you have a bit on hand. Tim

#6

I always take items, crucifixes, medals, etc. to my priest after Mass. Sometimes he uses Holy water and other times he just says prayers over them. I had 3 four way crosses that I wanted him to bless with the brown scapular blessing, and he just got out his special book and blessed them all with that special blessing.

#7

On this topic, what about a pocket rosary? Like the little one-decade rings

#8

Sure, he can bless just about anything, especially any form of rosary.

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#9

I’m glad you asked the question! I was wondering this myself since I’m fairly new to the Church and haven’t had anything blessed yet. Thank you.:smiley:

#10

No problem! :smiley:

#11

Thanks so much, I will be getting my cross blessed as soon as possible :thumbsup:

#12