Blessed images / statues

[Lilsheep88]

Just wondering, would a blessed image have a more powerful effect than a non blessed image?? Whats the advantage of having a priest bless an image or statue? Or bless a car? Or a home? Whats the purpose of blessing objects?

I picked up a sizeable Divine Mercy Image as a gift and something to be publicly exposed in my workplace but I forgot to have it blessed by a priest… Wondering if this would make a big difference?

 

[Zekariya]

Blessed objects are sacramentals. Here is a good explanation:

“First a definition: a sacramental is a sacred sign that signifies effects obtained through the Church’s intercession. While all of the seven Sacraments are Christ-instituted and always do exactly what they signify ex opere operato (“from the deed done”), sacramentals are usually Church-instituted (though some are Christ-instituted). They work through the power and prayers of the Church (ex opere operantis Ecclesiae) and, subjectively, ex opere operantis, that is, through the pious disposition of the one using them. Sacramentals drive away evil spirit, and when piously used, remit venial sin and prepare the soul for grace.”

Source: fisheaters.com/sacramentalsintro.html

 

[in_servitude]

As I’m sure you’re aware, there’s nothing “magical” about a blessed object over another object that is not yet blessed. However, for whatever reason, God seems to enjoy interacting with us through these blessed objects. You’ll have to take my word for it, but a house blessed by a priest interacts with the spiritual world very differently than one that is not blessed. Same goes with holy water and the like.

Since God made matter, and Jesus performed many matter-based miracles to help us believe - I trust the benefits (provided by God) that come with blessed objects.

I like the comment about the sacramental nature of the blessed objects.

Specifically in regards to your question, I encourage you to get it blessed and then enjoy the experience that results from that.