Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me; still, not my will but yours be done.He was in such agony and he prayed so fervently that his sweat became like drops of blood falling on the ground. Then Pilate took Jesus and had him scourged. From the sole of the foot to the head there is no sound spot: Wound and welt and gaping gash, not drained, or bandaged, or eased with salve. -The 1st Sorrowful Mystery

Blessings of the throat / Ash Wednesday


Question from Tony on 2/7/2008:  
I have noticed that not only the priest but also nuns and extraordinary ministers have been performing the blessings of the throats (on feast of St. Blaise) and applying the ashes on Ash Wednesday. Is this okay or should only the priest be performing these functions? I only remember the priest doing these functions in the past.
Answer by Catholic Answers on 2/7/2008: 
Tony--

Yes, the blessing of throats and distribution of blessed ashes may be done by a lay minister.

Michelle Arnold
Catholic Answers

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