Through Christ our Lord. R. Amen. The priest sprinkles the person with holy water. For several persons, the prayers are said in the plural. If the scapular is to be blessed alone, then the ...

A briefcase may be needed to carry the following items: White stole (for the priest or deacon) Holy water sprinkler Ritual, or card with prayers Crucifix Purificator One should check with the ...

Joseph Kelly. The event featured prayers, holy water, incense and the marking of doorways with blessed chalk to symbolize protection. The Epiphany, January 6, is the day that celebrates the visit ...

Some sprinkle holy water in each room. Following a series of prayers, they chalk the symbols in the door frame. St. Peter's recommends parishioners recite this prayer as part of the blessing ...

The Rev. Stephen Kanonik — known as Father Steve at St. Benedict parish on the North Side, where he was pastor — didn’t offer your average holy water blessing. The typical priest might offer ...