Holy water, a sacramental in the Catholic Church, is used in various rituals and blessings. It symbolizes purification and the presence of God, reminding Catholics of their baptism. While some may view it as superstitious, its use is biblically supported, dating back to Old Testament times (Numbers 5:17).
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BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (143) What does “penance” mean?
When we offend someone who loves us, we feel sorry and we try to compensate for the offense. That is what penance is.