Does a Lay person blessing another Lay person count?

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The Little Lady, I studied theology…taught by priest, bishops with PhD’s in theology.

One thing is clear, we have complicated things. Our mission, to baptize, preach the word to all nations, have mercy, compassion, serve and have humility.

Very simple. What I have found in teaching all these years, our church can follow the way of the Pharisees. Making more laws, complicating things, excluding. This is fact, not me making this up.

The mission is very simple.
 
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SO, in answer to the person who said only the priest has the “Pop”. Not so. So do we. If we believe in Jesus, if we acknowledge it is not us doing this but the Spirit. I did not perform a miracle, the Holy Spirit did all the work.
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I am not sure I am fond of the word “pop” but in answer to your post, there are certain blessings that are reserved for priests, bishops and the Pope. The “pop” you or the person who might have said it to you, is probably referring to the authority given to different members of the clergy based on their position in the Church.

I think, maybe, what you might be saying is that we can all pray over someone and God hears all of our prayers, rather than saying your blessing is the same as a priestly blessing. It sounds that God heard yours and the families prayers and God healed the child, which is wonderful.

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commissioned lay ecclessial minister.
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Are you saying you have a lay apostolate or a particular position or role in your parish. That is what I typically think of when I hear lay ecclessial minister. I think it is a wonderul thing to be a part of your parish, I think it is great, it is not the same as a priest, though.
 
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Just a note. I do not argue with people. I am not looking to convert anyone, I plant a seed, the Spirit does the rest. I only say what was taught

to me. I have been cursed at, attacked by some who have not studied. They go by their family tradition.

So if you disagree, you disagree not with me, but by those who taught me.

There is no need to call me names, or judge, for in effect, you are saying who you are.

learn to respect each other, have compassion, mercy, humility. If we do not have these, Magisterium, Canon Law, Catechism, Lumen Gentium mean

nothing. It is what is in our hearts, that matters.
 
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Saying it’s a Protestant way of thinking is not an insult. It’s a statement. Protestants have different beliefs than we do.
 
Well, maybe some background on what blessings are and in what context they are being used would help.

Here are some Jewish thoughts on the matter:

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1. What is a Bracha? - Aish.com

The philosophy and inspiration behind the blessings.
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Berakhah - Wikipedia

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Basically, a blessing can be so many things. You bless the food you eat, you can wish people well, you can find blessings in tragedies. It’s not just about the authoritative priestly blessings.
Berakhot typically start with the words “Blessed are You, Lord our God…”
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You, the lay person, are not blessing the other person per se—God is.

From Kosher Woman | Brachas| Special events the blessing for good news is:
Blessed are you G-d, our Lord king of the world, who is good and who does good.
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So, you can say “I hope you are blessed with a good day” “I hope you are blessed with good news today” “May God bless you with a lovely home” “Have a blessed Sunday”.

But you would not say “I bless you with a great home”.
 
So in conclusion, can Extraordinary Ministers give blessings during communion? I see this happening all the time in my parish.
 
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Let me rephrase, it is not meant as a positive statement
 
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It should be understood that they are praying for you, not imparting a blessing upon you and they definitely should not be making the sign of the cross over you. That is reserved for the priest or bishop.
 
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Eucharistia…to Bless, to give thanks.

Jesus at the last supper gave thanks and blessing for what is…and for what was to come…His death. We are called to do the same.

You are right though, about blessings. but in it’s most basic form, that it comes from the heart with love for the other person.
 
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No, EMHCs do not have the authority to give blessings to parishioners.
 
That’s not entirely true. In many places, newly ordained priests will bless their bishop after they are ordained.
 
Your comment seemed to hinge on the blesser specifically having authority over the blessee.
 
You did not read my testimony the way I wrote it, you saw what you wanted to see. I did not perform a miracle, I stated what had happened, little girl died twice, in a coma, I baptized her, 40 minutes later no coma. Who does that me? or the Spirit?
 
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I hope that you then instructed the parents to contact the Priest so he could complete the Baptismal Rites and register the Sacrament.
 
I think your original post and thread title do not match. You ask a question about lay people blessing each other, but then you recount a story of baptizing someone. These are two different things.

In emergency situations (such as the one you are referencing) even lay people can licitly baptize. And, yes, miracles can happen. But that’s really not the same as the questions about blessings.
 
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