Saturday, December 4, 2010

Holy Water

We have a holy water font next to our front door.  I have had a holy water font since shortly after my conversion.  While I was still living in the dorm in college, I had a plastic font attached to one side of my desk with command strips (little adhesive strips that come off without damaging surfaces or leaving a sticky residue).  In other places it was hung near the door of my bedroom.

Holy water is a reminder of baptism.  In the old liturgical books, holy water was used in blessings of objects and many blessings of people.  I see mentioned in many places (I have not been able to find an authoritative source -- if anyone knows where to look, please leave me a comment) that holy water has the power to remit venial sins.

Whenever we leave the house we make the sign of the Cross with holy water.  Do you have a holy water font in your home?  I highly reccommend the practice.
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  1. ErikaDecember 4, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    We have a tabletop font, which is really just a blue dove candleholder repurposed to be a holy water font. :) I would love to get a wall font, particularly for the children's room.

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  2. AnneDecember 4, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    That's a clever idea! I do recommend the convenience of a wall font next to a door. The Catholic Company has a nice selection. I don't get a commission; just sharing the results of a quick search.

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  3. Rose MarieDecember 4, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    Check out St. Thomas on the subject. I think he says that holy water can remit venial sins, but I'm not sure. In any case, your idea is great.

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