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twf
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We had the blessing of throats for today’s feast. What is the significance of the two candlesticks used by the priest for the blessing?
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brad90956
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This is funny. My Mom just asked me this very question today.
Here is a link about St. Blaise:
loyolapress.com/saints-stories-for-kids.htm?cId=82966
Here is a link about St. Blaise:
loyolapress.com/saints-stories-for-kids.htm?cId=82966
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Elizium23
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It is traditional to use lit candles! 
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FrDavid96
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- It follows the Feast of the Presentation, at which candles are blessed. This is a sort of “practical” reason; there’s no connection between the 2 feasts other than the dates.
- According to tradition, when St Blaise was imprisoned, someone (the versions vary) would bring him candles to light his cell. In one version, the person who brought him candles was later the person who was choking (on something) and saved by the Saint. Keep in mind that there are so many variations on this pious legend that it’s impossible to say which one is the most accurate.
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Tarpeian_Rock
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In 60+ years of throat blessings, have never seen this. People’s hair doesn’t catch on fire because . . . . . (Would love to know)It is traditional to use lit candles!
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FrDavid96
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Well, she did say that it’s “traditional” to use lit candles. She didn’t actually say that many places still follow that tradition.
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Elizium23
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She’s a boy! (Major hint: I am a Knight of Columbus)Well, she did say that it’s “traditional” to use lit candles. She didn’t actually say that many places still follow that tradition.
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FrDavid96
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Who am I to judge?
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FrDavid96
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Sorry, I couldn’t help it (that last post).
Excuse me, please.
I think perhaps I was thinking about another thread where one of the participants is named “Elizabeth.”
It was not my intention to use the wrong pronoun. Yes, the KofC logo does make it rather clear. I just wasn’t thinking it through at the time. I meant nothing by it.
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