The details of Moraes’ findings have been published in an article for Archaeometry, including acknowledgements of all of the ...

On the basis of age-old custom, water is one of the signs that the Church often uses in blessing the faithful. Holy water reminds the faithful of Christ, who is given to us as the supreme divine ...

In special circumstances, a priest or deacon may use the following short blessing formulary: May this rosary and the one who uses it be blessed, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, + and of ...