What about old holy water?

[PHTotusTuus]

Hi! Just want to ask something: Does holy water loses its “holiness” if it was blessed before Easter? I’ve read somewhere, and is observed, that all the holy water is drained on Good Friday in anticipation for the Easter Vigil’s new holy water? What is the difference between an ordinary holy water and the one blessed during the Easter Vigil where the Paschal Candle is dipped unto it? Can someone please enlighten me on the topic. Thanks!

 

[Fr.Vincent_Serpa]

Hi,

The blessing on new holy water at Easter symbolizes the new life that Jesus has brought through His death and resurrection. The value of holy water is not dependent on when it was blessed. Holy water is holy water–period.

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.