[topher]

It is also used by many branches of Christianity (not just Catholics).

The following article from the Catholic Encyclopedia is a good article to get some information:

Catholic Encyclopedia: Article on Holy Water

[muawiyah]

you sometimes hear about 'holy annointing oil' ~ that was always a favorite on the advertisements back in the days of AM radio and rides through Wheeling WV late at night.

The valley is so deep there are radio dead spots.