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Blessing Yourself with Holy Water

July 20, 2009 by Jisha

Many of us would have wondered why we bless ourselves with Holy Water while entering and leaving church.
Holy Water is a popular sacramental and religious tradition used to bless oneself.

It’s use upon entering Church is a reminder of One’s Baptism and a gesture of purifying oneself before approaching the presence of God.

So don’t forget to bless yourself with Holy Water while entering and leaving Church.

May the Lord Bless us all abundantly.

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