Can non Catholics use Holy Water?
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po18guy
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All are encouraged, as long as their use is not superstitious - the same standard for Catholics. However, many have rejected the sacramentals, such as holy water, simply because they are “Catholic.” Their loss, especially since it is known that the devil hates holy water.
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SuscipeMeDomine
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Blessing yourself with holy water is a reminder of your baptism and that’s never a bad thing to remember and celebrate.
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Xanthippe_Voorhees
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Superstitious- If I do this/use this then X will happen, or I will prevent Y from happening
Not superstitious- Hmm, I think I believe that this has some value. I’m not sure. I want to try and see if it brings me spiritual peace. I’m not sure it will, and I’ll try it again even if it doesn’t. I know and respect that it’s an important tool for Catholics and I’m interested in the tools they use in the spiritual world. I can’t see the spiritual world, I can’t see the blessing, but I can see the water and I’d like to use it to bless myself as they do.
Not superstitious- Hmm, I think I believe that this has some value. I’m not sure. I want to try and see if it brings me spiritual peace. I’m not sure it will, and I’ll try it again even if it doesn’t. I know and respect that it’s an important tool for Catholics and I’m interested in the tools they use in the spiritual world. I can’t see the spiritual world, I can’t see the blessing, but I can see the water and I’d like to use it to bless myself as they do.
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pianistclare
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The use of holy water to cleanse one’s soul goes all the way to the OT.
People ritually bathed before entering the Temple. We do the same by crossing ourselves upon entering the church.
Reminding ourselves of our own need for purity and truth in dealing with others is always a good thing. Maybe people keep holy water near their front door for such a purpose as well. It’s a great habit, and beneficial. Children find it very comforting as well.
People ritually bathed before entering the Temple. We do the same by crossing ourselves upon entering the church.
Reminding ourselves of our own need for purity and truth in dealing with others is always a good thing. Maybe people keep holy water near their front door for such a purpose as well. It’s a great habit, and beneficial. Children find it very comforting as well.
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midori
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Holy water can be used in three ways: as a sign of repentance for our sins; as protection from evil; and as a reminder of our Baptism.
Once upon a time, I heard a homily that included a story about someone who was collecting little rocks in the dark. Maybe they were getting in his shoes; I don’t remember why. But while he couldn’t really see the rocks, he put them in his pocket anyways. When morning came, he saw that the little rocks he had been collecting were precious jewels. And the point of the story was that graces are kind of like that— we might say a prayer, or use a sacramental, and not really understand exactly how it helps us, but after our earthly life, we’ll be able to look back and realize its true importance or value.
So, even if someone isn’t a Catholic-- or even if someone doesn’t believe in holy water-- it still has benefits, because the reality of its value is independent of the user.
Once upon a time, I heard a homily that included a story about someone who was collecting little rocks in the dark. Maybe they were getting in his shoes; I don’t remember why. But while he couldn’t really see the rocks, he put them in his pocket anyways. When morning came, he saw that the little rocks he had been collecting were precious jewels. And the point of the story was that graces are kind of like that— we might say a prayer, or use a sacramental, and not really understand exactly how it helps us, but after our earthly life, we’ll be able to look back and realize its true importance or value.
So, even if someone isn’t a Catholic-- or even if someone doesn’t believe in holy water-- it still has benefits, because the reality of its value is independent of the user.
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anna
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I believe that holy water is beneficial to all. It is a reminder of our baptism,Also it is a cleansing rite. It symbolically washes the outside world away and shows you are entering sacred space. Alot of people keep holy water in their home for times of sickness and protect their homes against danger So get a little bottle if you wish, put some holy water in it. You have nothing to loose. God Bless.
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