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How prominent was "prosperity theology" in the early church?
Your question is interesting and it is something that I have talked about a lot Since I was part of that movement in the early 90s and left it only to eventually begin studying Early Church history ...
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A priest I requested kindly to bless salt and oil did not use the prescribed prayer but used his own, is the blessing valid?
If a priest blesses salt and oil, but does not use the prescribed prayer, but used his own wording, is the blessing valid?
The short answer is yes.
But there is a caveat to my response.
Rome allows ...
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What is the purpose of praying over the water at an Church of England baptism?
The page linked to in the question shows two versions of the Prayer over the Water which were introduced in 2015. These are alternatives, in "accessible language", to the main Prayer over the Water ...
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If I'm not Catholic, will a Catholic priest bless my home?
If one is not Catholic, can a Catholic priest bless their home?
Generally speaking there is no problem here. Unless the Church expressly forbids a particular blessing it quite permitted. Some priests ...
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If I'm not Catholic, will a Catholic priest bless my home?
The General Rules Concerning Blessings (De benedictionibus regulæ generales) in the Roman Ritual (Rituale Romanum vol. 3: Blessings) p. 3 says:
Blessings are designed primarily for Catholics, but may ...
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Would this book be considered a relic of S.D. John A. Hardon, S.J.?
Would This Book be Considered a Relic of S.D. John A. Hardon, SJ?
The short answer is no.
First of to be considered a relic the individual must be beatified. To treat something as a relic before this ...
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Scriptural support - Measuring our salvation, God's love and blessings
Here are some Scriptures:
For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it. 11 For he who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do ...
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Is there really a Catholic "blessing for bacon?"
Is there really a Catholic “blessing for bacon?”
There seems to be no liturgically known prayer for bacon that I am able to locate, but I do believe the one named above is real, especially if it comes ...
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According to Catholicism, is the blessing of food by a lay person different from that of a priest?
If I understood your question correctly, you are asking what the difference between a priests and a normal persons blessings are, right? Well, you almost found the right spot in the Encyclopedia, ...
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Are things commonly blessed by priests at certain times of the year appropriate to bring to a priest for a special blessing?
Are things commonly blessed by priests at certain times of the year appropriate to bring to a priest for a special blessing?
The short answer is yes.
But before doing so make arrangements with your ...
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Is there a particular Catholic blessing for wine (outside of consecration)?
Is there a particular Catholic blessing for wine (outside of consecration)?
Yes there is. In fact there is a very traditional one for Christmas.
In the spirit of Catholic tradition there is a blessing ...
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What is the biblical basis for the concept of "activating", "triggering", or "igniting" God's promises?
7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall ...
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Why and how should demonic items be blessed before being destroyed?
Why and how should demonic items be blessed before being destroyed?
The Vatican exorcist Fr. Gabriele Amorth in his book An Exorcist Tells His Story explained that he learned how to do exorcism from ...
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Can you bless data/a computer program?
Is it possible for a priest to bless data/a computer program?
In theory, it is quite possible.
Ask a priest to employ the blessing “ad Omnia,” when no other blessing is prescribed in the Roman Ritual.....
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What is the fulfillment Of Deuteronomy 28:12?
Both of the prophecies in the OP are conditional, so strictly speaking, they would be fulfilled only if the conditions are met. Duet. 28 begins:
If you obey the voice of the Lord your God, being ...
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Are holy water bottles sacramentals?
Are holy water bottles sacramentals?
Generally speaking the short answer is no. Unless the bottle has been blessed by a Catholic priest or deacon.
A rosary is a rosary. But once it is blessed it ...
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Is there a particular Catholic blessing for wine (outside of consecration)?
This is an answer from a website, with the stipulation that it does use the term "consecrate." However this appears to be a different consecration than you refer to in your question. Here it ...
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Unique Catholic Blessings of local Churches?
Unique Catholic Blessings of local Churches?
La benedizione deglie serpe
In Aragona in southern Sicily on June 29, the Feast of St. Paul, they used to have a blessing for snakes. This benediction is ...
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What is the biblical basis for the claim that Malachi 3:6-12's curse and blessings concerning tithing apply to the New Testament Church?
The curse of the fall is already part of the order of the fall. So. it’s more like a reciprocity principle is being taught in this passage. The blessings discovered in giving (order of preservation) ...
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A priest I requested kindly to bless salt and oil did not use the prescribed prayer but used his own, is the blessing valid?
Regarding the rite for BLESSED EXORCISED SALT, WATER and OIL.
If you are expecting the blessing for EXORCISED SALT, OIL, and WATER, the blessing MUST be the prescribed EXORCISM BLESSING rite. ...
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What is the purpose of praying over the water at an Church of England baptism?
The Church of England is an extremely diverse church in terms of doctrines and practices. Much of Anglican liturgy and doctrine is deliberately designed to be inclusive.
Anglo-Catholic Anglicans will,...
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Religious Blessing at a Non-religious Wedding
Let the Lord help you say the loving words: use Scripture
1 Corinthians 13, RSV has only ever moved me -- when I wasn't a baptized Christian and now that I am. I've been hearing this at weddings ...
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How to ask a Catholic priest to bless something for someone else?
You can just literally ask the priest to bless that thing you want a blessing on (which will become a sacramental after it's being blessed). You do not have to mention that it'll be for someone else ...
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Is falling to the floor during blessings or prayers supported in Roman Catholic doctrine?
Falling down could be a sign of possession, especially if it is a sort of fall that injures oneself.
In the New Testament, προσπίτνω is often translated as "to fall down," whether it be demons ...
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The Blessing of Herbs on the Feast of the Assumption?
It's currently celebrated as a holiday in Bavaria and Saarsland in Germany
There are special traditions about trees and plants on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. The first ripe walnuts or ...
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Is there really a Catholic "blessing for bacon?"
Thanks to the Catholic Man Show for posting this on Facebook.
Blessing of Lard or Bacon
V. Our help is in the name of the Lord
R. Who has made heaven and earth
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with ...
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