After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, This is my beloved Son. Listen to him. Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them. -The 4th Luminous Mystery

HOLY WATER

HOLY WATER
Question from on 08-10-2007:
FATHER LEVIS,

HELLO, I WATCH YOUR "WEB OF FAITH" WITH FATHER TRIGILIO AND IT IS A WONDERFUL PROGRAM. I HAVE A QUESTION. ARE RELIGIOUS ARTICLES BLESSED BY JUST PUTTING HOLY WATER ON THEM THAT WAS OBTAINED FROM OUR CATHOLIC CHURCH? I USUALLY HAVE SEVERAL BLESSED AT ONE TIME IF I AM AT A RETREAT OR VISITING HOLY GROUNDS. HOWEVER, IT IS HARD TO RUN TO OUR PRIEST TO BLESS A PICTURE, ROSARIES, ETC. - EVERYTIME I PURCHASE SOMETHING. I WAS TOLD THAT JUST APPLYING HOLY WATER TO THEM WILL BE FINE. IF SO, ARE GRACES APPLIED THE SAME AS IF WHEN A PRIEST DOES THE BLESSING? THANK YOU!
Answer by Fr. Robert J. Levis on 08-11-2007:
S. Pitts, No, holy water is good but it is not equal in value to the blessing of an ordained priest. Fr.Bob Levis

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