Why Holy Water?

Catholic Exchange ^ | May 22, 2014 | FR. WILLIAM SAUNDERS

[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

-— I often experience that there is nothing the devils flee from more — without returning — than holy water” -—

Mother Angelica told a story of a nun who was working at a hospital. She habitually sprinkled patients’ food with holy water. One particularly obnoxious patient reacted to it like it was Kryptonite.

[Iscool]

Remember too how St. John the Baptizer called all to conversion and used a ritual washing of water to signify the repentance of sin and purification.

That ritual washing with water that is referred to is John's baptism...And it was symbolic as the article states...

[Iscool]

I have never understood the idea of blessing ourselves with Holy Water on exiting the Church after receiving the Eucharist. sure we can all use an extra blessing, but you have just received the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord.

It's called bondage...You need the water but you can't get it except from a Catholic...

[johngrace]

When I was in 5th grade the Priest came back from Lourdes with the Holy Water from it. He blessed the whole class with it. The droplets that hit my skin made it new skin. Only where it hit. I will never forget it. Very profound.

[verga]

Saying stupid things does not make you look more intelligent neither does saying cruel things make you a Christian. I will pray for you and the rest of the lost sheep.

[Oratam]

You’ll get no argument from me.

[NYer]

What an amazing story! Did the experience encourage you to visit Lourdes?

[johngrace]

Well no but I believe from afar. Peace In Christ.