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Some People Won’t . . .

“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and

gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” ~ Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV

//Rivers of Living Water – Facebook – 4/7/2024//

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Verse of the Day – Bless Those Who Curse You

“But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. To the person who strikes you on one cheek, offer the other one as well, and from the person who takes your cloak, do not withhold even your tunic. Give to everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
Luke 6:27-31

//The Catholic Company//

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Why Do Catholics Use Holy Water?

Ever wonder why holy water is so widely used in parishes around the world? Find out here.

Holy water is so customary for Catholics that we sometimes don’t question why the Church uses it or the significance behind it. We most commonly use holy water when we walk into church and dip our fingers into a font to bless ourselves.

So what does holy water actually do, and why is it important?

Holy water is one of the Church’s most essential sacramentals. It’s blessed by God through a priest, with a rite of blessing that includes prayers of exorcism. This blessing elevates the water to a sacramental that helps us receive God’s grace when used faithfully. Not only is holy water used to give grace to God’s children, it is also used to help defend us in spiritual warfare.

Because of its power, holy water is used in almost every sacrament. For instance, in the Sacrament of Baptism, the priest pours holy water over an infant’s or new convert’s head. Holy water is also used for Anointing of the Sick. In weddings, the priest uses holy water to bless the couple’s rings. At funerals, the priest sprinkles holy water over the deceased person’s coffin.

So how can we truly appreciate holy water and enjoy the benefits of it? By incorporating it into our daily lives.

In addition to using holy water to bless ourselves when we enter a parish, we should also use it to bless our homes, our families, our work spaces, and anything that you use with the goal of glorifying God in your daily life.

//The Catholic Company//