Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Water of Consecration

Water of Consecration A holy water used in the ceremony of the consecration of a church. It contains wine, salt, and ashes. It takes its name because its use was prescribed by Pope Gregory I. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Water of Bitterness (or of Jealousy)

Water of Bitterness (or of Jealousy) See ADULTERY, (2). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Water Of Bitterness

Water Of Bitterness WATER OF BITTERNESS.See Jealousy. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Water Of Baptism

Water Of Baptism The scholastics adopted the mystical interpretation of the water, but carried their discussions and inquiries concerning the fluids to be used at the performance of the rite of baptism to a ridiculous extreme. Various opinions obtained as to the question whether beer, broth, fish-sauce, mead or honey-water, lye or rose-water, might be … Continue reading “Water Of Baptism”

Water, Liturgical Use of

Water, Liturgical Use of Besides the holy water which is used by the Church in so many of her rites of blessing, and besides the water employed in the washing of feet and hands (see WASHING OF FEET AND HANDS) and in the baptismal font (q.v.), water has its recognized place in the ritual of … Continue reading “Water, Liturgical Use of”

Water, Holy, Fonts

Water, Holy, Fonts Vessels intended for the use of holy water are of very ancient origin, and archaeological testimony compensates, to a certain extent, for the silence which historical and liturgical documents maintain in their regard. Holy water fonts may be divided into three categories: stationary fonts, placed at the entrance to churches; portable fonts, … Continue reading “Water, Holy, Fonts”

Water, Holy

water, holy A sacramental blessed by a priest to invoke God’s blessing on those who use it. There are four kinds: ordinary holy water, blessed by the priest for the sprinkling of the people before Mass (see ASPERGEs), for use at the door of the church, and for the blessing of persons and things in … Continue reading “Water, Holy”