Blessing ourselves

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I have always wondered how long have Catholics been blessing ourselves and how did it start?

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I have always wondered how long have Catholics been blessing ourselves and how did it start?

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To me “blessing ourselves” means with Holy water as we enter the church. So I will answer in that context.

Long, long, time ago before cars. People actually walked to church some for miles and miles, over dusty roads and paths. Each church had a water fountain in front of or near the church for them to “wash-up” before entering the church. Now the water has moved inside and we wash-up spiritually when we enter.
 
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