1672. Certain blessings have a lasting importance because they consecrate persons to God, or reserve objects and places for liturgical use. Among those blessings which are intended for persons – not to be confused with sacramental ordination – are the blessing of the abbot or abbess of a monastery, the consecration of virgins, the rite of religious profession and the blessing of certain ministries of the Church (readers, acolytes, catechists, etc.). the dedication or blessing of a church or an altar, the blessing of holy oils, vessels, and vestments, bells, etc., can be mentioned as examples of blessings that concern objects.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
293. When is it possible to give Holy Communion to other Christians?
391. What does the acceptance of God’s mercy require from us?
533. What is the greatest human desire?
246. What are the privileged places inside sacred buildings?
582. Why can we dare to draw near to God in full confidence?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How does the story of Rich and Lazarus warn us about the consequences of greed? (Luke 16:19-31)
What can we learn about the growth of the early church in Jerusalem from Acts 2:41-47?
How can wisdom protect us from evil, as revealed in Wisdom 7:28-29?
What was David’s attitude toward Mephibosheth, and what can we learn from this story?
What is the importance of caring for the weak according to James 1:27?
