Water bénite

The water bénite is a liquid used at pertaining to worship ends by the Christian . Its use comes from the Roman religion, where it was employed by the Pontife S.

In the Christian tradition, there exist three types of water bénite: they differ between them, by their use, the nature of the elements which compose it, and by the Bénédiction special data with each one of them.

the water bénite : Natural water to which one can add salt, also blesses, which points out the salt thrown in water by the Prophète Elisee to cure them of their sterility. It is used with sprinklings of faithful and various the blessings. It can be bénite constantly, but its more solemn Bénédiction is done before the Sunday Aspersion.

the baptismal water , in which one infused, before the post-conciliar liturgical reforms, the oil of the catechumens and the Saint-Chrism. This water is traditionally bénite during the vigil Pascale and it is used for the baptisms during all the year. However, where this vigil is not celebrated, one can bless water before each Baptême.

the Gregorian water , is a Eau lustrale which is used for the Consécration of the furnace bridges and of the churches. To water one adds salt, principle of health and Fécondité, element of savor and conservation; Ash, as a sign of humility and contrition; and of the Wine, Symbol of spiritual abundance, force, life and joy. It was used also for the reconciliation of the profaned churches ).

Formerly, one also blessed water on various occasions, in the honor of some holy. This water was supposed to provide certain protections. For example, one blessed some at the same time as bread, wine, and fruits for the festival of holy Blaise , to protect from the evils from throat; in the honor of holy Hubert , one blessed water, salt and bread to secure canine rage.

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