Water is a symbol of life. Over the years it has been used holy water for protection, to cleanse the soul and to grant the blessing. In most cases, a priest is used to carry out this work, but in urgent cases, with a prayer and a lot of faith, it can be blessed.
The water is considered holy when it is “sanctified”, for this it is necessary to perform a couple of prayers to bless the water and in this way you can give it the use you require, since it has multiple purposes.
Prayer of thanks for water
Prayers to bless the water, cleanse the soul and erase our sinsasking God to guide us and protect us with his divine grace.
“God, you who are Almighty, are the origin of the soul, of life, of the body and of the spirit;
Bless this day this water that I place in front of you, water that I will use only with faith to ask for the forgiveness of all my sins.
This divine water that I want to bless today in your name will serve me to reach your grace and protect me from those who want to harm me, take care of illnesses and keep me away from evil.
Grant me Lord, in the name of your great mercy, the power to bless this water and that it becomes healing, to cleanse my heart of all the fears and sins committed.
Warn me of all dangers, keep my soul and body away and grant me a clean spirit.
For Jesus Christ,
Amen.” (Make the sign of the cross over the water and pray an Our Father)
Prayer to bless the water
Water is considered a defense against evil spirits, In Catholicism, holy water is used for a large number of things; bless a person, a home, food, among others.
“God our Lord, for the divine salvation of mankind, you made water flow over the sacred sacraments, all to grant new life.
God, you who are generous hear my prayers today and with your power bless this water, water that from today will be the effect of your great power, your great mercy and your love for us.
This water will be used to ward off all evil spirits and cleanse our body and soul of all the sins committed until today.
I ask you Lord, in your name, that you make us participate in your immense courage and help us to always stand firm for you.
By God our lord,
Amen.”
Catholic prayer to bless the new home with holy water
In this case, the sentence has two functions: bless the water and at the same bless the home or new house. To perform this procedure you just have to walk around the site while you are praying. It is important that all members who will be living in the home are present during the prayer.
“Lord Jesus Christ, today we have gathered to celebrate your resurrection and we are preparing to walk this water through our new home, as an offering for your great heart and love for us.
We invite you to purify our bodies and hearts so that we can live in total harmony, we help to leave grudges behind, unhappiness and selfishness.
Today we decided to give ourselves to you and at the same time ask for the blessing of our family and new home, so that the evil spirits stay away and our family is always united; walking hand in hand and the love that only you can give us.
Amen.”
Prayer to bless the water and salt
The blessed salt is used to cure the body of different diseases, it is said that the Holy Water together with the blessed salt they have two main functions: to heal the body (salt) and to heal the soul (water).
“God, Lord of heaven and earth and everything that exists in these worlds, I beg you to sanctify these elements in your holy name;
I beg you, so that this salt (you place your hand on the salt) is the cure of the body and provides health; and so that this water purifies the soul and grants it health;
These two elements will be used on your behalf, only to do good and fight against adversity and evil.
Amen.”
Powerful prayer to bless the water
One of the sentences used by the priests and it has more power. Let us remember that each of these prayers has a purpose and must be carried out with great faith and vocation.
“Jesus, you who live and reign and sit beside Almighty God,
With your sacred mantle I ask your blessing to sanctify this water that I place in front of you today, to use it in your name and make it a sacred treasure;
Blessed God, king of kings; creator of the universe, place your healing hand on this water that I present to you to bless it,
Make me a faithful servant of yours, remove from my soul and body all the sins committed and forgive my mistakes, only you have such great and merciful power.
Lord, listen to my pleas, listen to your son who today asks on his knees before you for your blessing, to ward off evil spirits, to fight against evil, to heal the heart and soul of those who need it.
Today I stand before you, to ask that you cover my home, my family and my work with this water, to take your word to those who request it, to be your servant.
Do not abandon me or let me fall, I trust in you Lord
Through Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen.”
Holy water is referred to as a “Sacramental” specifically of the Catholic Churchholy water is considered a sign of purification, since it has the power to prepare the person who receives it to purify or “cleanse”.
It is used for multiple purposes, to bless a home, a car, a business, a sick family member, a child at a baptism, pets, family, a newborn, among others. The most important thing in all prayers is not to forget that it must be done with faith and devotion.