Why is Holy Water blessed?

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A protestant pastor recently asked why Holy Water is blessed.
I didn’t have a good answer.
Why is Holy Water blessed, and what does this blessing do that regular water wouldn’t do?
 
Holy Water is a sacramental. It is blessed so that it is a reminder of the waters at Baptism (and used for Baptisms as well).
 
our Catecism says, “water Blessed by the Priest with solemn prayer to beg Gods Blessing on those who use it and protection from powers of darkness.”

I keep Holy Water at home and never leave home with out blessing myself with it.
 
It’s blessed as a sacramental and a weapon against evil spirits. It is also a reminder of Baptism.
 
runandsew said:
A protestant pastor recently asked why Holy Water is blessed.
I didn’t have a good answer.
Why is Holy Water blessed, and what does this blessing do that regular water wouldn’t do?
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I want to say if it’s not blessed, it’s just plain water. Blessing something or as we see in the Scriptures anointing some object or even person sets it aside for Holy use. It is now a spiritual object as well as a physical object.
 
SORROWS said:
our Catecism says, “water Blessed by the Priest with solemn prayer to beg Gods Blessing on those who use it and protection from powers of darkness.”

I keep Holy Water at home and never leave home with out blessing myself with it.
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Priest or deacon.:crying:
 
plato3 said:
Priest or deacon.:crying:
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Or Bishop, too. 😉

Typically, the first Holy Water of the year is blessed at the Easter Vigil just before the Catechumens (who have just completed the Period of Purification and Enlightenment in RCIA) are baptized.

This water in which the Catechumens were baptized is then made available for people to take home to use as a sacramental during the Easter season.

Other Holy Water is blessed throughout the year when the Easter water runs out. It is usually available in the Sacristy for people to take some home during other times of the year, and it is also used for Holy Water fonts, and for baptism of infants.
 
St. Teresa of Avila wrote, **"[from long experience I have learned that there is nothing like Holy Water to put devils to flight and prevent them from coming back again."
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I like to sprinkle each room in my home regularly with Holy Water while saying the Prayer of ST. Michael.

Here is a prayer to say when using Holy Water:

"By this Holy Water and by Your Precious Blood, wash away all my sins, O Lord."**
 
You never know when you may need it against Vampires and Zombies, too!!!
 
Ask your friend why they don’t use Holy Water. In the Old Testament, the Israelites had Holy Water as well.

Don’t forget, “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness…”
 
It’s actually descended from Catholicism’s early Hindu roots.
 
I heard that the water from the river Jordan does not need to be blessed by a priest because since Christ was baptized in it, it became blessed for ever. It was on a catholic radio station but I cannot remember the name of the priest that made the statement.
 
starling said:
It’s actually descended from Catholicism’s early Hindu roots.
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No, it actually descended from Catholicism’s Jewish 'Roots. (Number 5:17)

In an earthen vessel he shall meanwhile put some holy water, as well as some dust that he has taken from the floor of the Dwelling.
 
runandsew said:
A protestant pastor recently asked why Holy Water is blessed.
I didn’t have a good answer.
Why is Holy Water blessed, and what does this blessing do that regular water wouldn’t do?
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Holy Water is not blessed. Water is blessed and then it becomes Holy Water.

Just an observation - it seems a protestant pastor should know this.
 
Little_Mary said:
Holy Water is not blessed. Water is blessed and then it becomes Holy Water.

Just an observation - it seems a protestant pastor should know this.
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I think you’re misunderstanding the question. I think he means “Why is Holy Water holy?”
 
Didn’t your mum ever tell you not to talk to Protestant pastors???
 
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