Make Your Own Holy Water
Many religions use holy water for cleansing, protection, and blessing. It is usually sanctified by a priest or similar position in a church and is only holy water if it is sanctified. Holy means to be sanctified, so by sanctifying it yourself, it is not necessarily holy. If you would like to make your own holy water that is holy to you, here are some things you can do.
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Catholic Holy Water
- Gather and consecrate your salt. You need to create Holy Salt before you can create Holy Water, so consecrate the salt first. And for the record, the salt is mainly used as a preservative. Just because it's holy doesn't mean it'll keep forever! Here's the benediction of the salt:
- “The Blessing of the Father Almighty be upon this Creature of Salt, and let all malignity and hindrance be cast forth hence from, and let all good enter herein, for without Thee man cannot live, wherefore I bless thee and invoke thee, that thou mayest aid me.” – Key of Solomon the King Book II Chapter 5
- Read aloud Psalm 103. If you don't have a Bible handy, why, that's what wikiHow is here for!
- Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust. As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more. But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them. The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the Lord, O my soul.
- Obtain natural water. If you can, get your water from a nearby lake, stream, or river. Try to stay away from tap water since it may have chlorine and fluoride in it. However, if your water is obtained natural, filter it beforehand -- you don't want dirty holy water!
- Take your holy salt and sprinkle it into the water. While doing so, repeat the following words from the Key of Solomon the King, Book II, Chapter 5:
- “I exorcise thee, O Creature of Water, by Him Who hath created thee and gathered thee together into one place so that the dry land appeared, that thou uncover all the deceits of the Enemy, and that thou cast out from thee all the impurities and uncleanness of the Spirits of the World of Phantasm, so they may harm me not, through the virtue of God Almighty Who liveth and reigneth unto the Ages of the Ages. Amen.”
- Recite prayers used by Catholic priests. You have two options to choose from:
- Prayer #1: Our help is in the name of the Lord. Who made heaven and earth. God's creature, salt, I cast out the demon from you by the living God, by the true God, by the holy God, by God who ordered you to be thrown into the water-spring by Eliseus to heal it of its barrenness. May you be a purified salt, a means of health for those who believe, a medicine for body and soul for all who make use of you. May all evil fancies of the foul fiend, his malice and cunning, be driven afar from the place where you are sprinkled. And let every unclean spirit be repulsed by Him who is coming to judge both the living and the dead and the world by fire. Amen.
- Prayer #2: Almighty everlasting God, we humbly appeal to your mercy and goodness to graciously bless this creature, salt, which you have given for mankind's use. May all who use it find in it a remedy for body and mind. And may everything that it touches or sprinkles be freed from uncleanness and any influence of the evil spirit; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
- Exorcise the water. More words! Now, to purify the water and cleanse it of demons and impurities (so yes, it is a form of exorcism):
- God's creature, water, I cast out the demon from you in the name of God the Father almighty, in the name of Jesus Christ, His Son, our Lord, and in the power of the Holy Spirit. May you be a purified water, empowered to drive afar all power of the enemy, in fact, to root out and banish the enemy himself, along with his fallen angels. We ask this through the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is coming to judge both the living and the dead and the world by fire.
- Conclude the ritual. While adding the final amounts of salt into the water say: May this salt and water be mixed together; in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Once you've combined a few teaspoons of the holy salt into the water and it has dissolved entirely, the ritual is concluded with another prayer. Again, you have three options:
- Prayer #1: O God, who for man's welfare established the most wonderful mysteries in the substance of water, hearken to our prayer, and pour forth your blessing on this element now being prepared with various purifying rites. May this creature of yours, when used in your mysteries and endowed with your grace, serve to cast out demons and to banish disease. May everything that this water sprinkles in the homes and gatherings of the faithful be delivered from all that is unclean and hurtful; let no breath of contagion hover there, no taint of corruption; let all the wiles of the lurking enemy come to nothing. By the sprinkling of this water may everything opposed to the safety and peace of the occupants of these homes be banished, so that in calling on your holy name they may know the well-being they desire, and be protected from every peril; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
- Prayer #2: God, source of irresistible might and king of an invincible realm, the ever-glorious conqueror; who restrain the force of the adversary, silencing the uproar of his rage, and valiantly subduing his wickedness; in awe and humility we beg you, Lord, to regard with favor this creature thing of salt and water, to let the light of your kindness shine upon it, and to hallow it with the dew of your mercy; so that wherever it is sprinkled and your holy name is invoked, every assault of the unclean spirit may be baffled, and all dread of the serpent's venom be cast out. To us who entreat your mercy grant that the Holy Spirit may be with us wherever we may be; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
- Prayer #3: God, Who for the salvation of the human race has built your greatest mysteries upon this substance, in your kindness hear our prayers and pour down the power of your blessing into this element, prepared by many purifications. May this your creation be a vessel of divine grace to dispel demons and sicknesses, so that everything that it is sprinkled on in the homes and buildings of the faithful will be rid of all unclean and harmful things. Let no pestilent spirit, no corrupting atmosphere, remain in those places: may all the schemes of the hidden enemy be dispelled. Let whatever might trouble the safety and peace of those who live here be put to flight by this water, so that health, gotten by calling Your holy name, may be made secure against all attacks. Through the Lord, Amen.
- Use your holy water. However, if your holy water is for a specific purpose, consider adding a few touches. Baptismal holy water has a touch of chrism added (holy oil), while Gregorian water has small amounts of ash, wine, and salt (used to consecrate churches).
- If you want some serious holy water, most Churches give out some on Easter.
Pagan Holy Water
- Choose your type of water. Different types of water are associated with different rituals. Morning dew is used for healing and beauty, spring water for blessing and cleansing, rainwater for fertility and abundance, and sea water for exorcism. Which kind do you want to use?
- Collect and store the water in a non-metal container. If you'd like, leave it out to absorb sunlight, moonlight, or starlight.
- Drop a piece of silver into the bowl. As long as it's silver, you're good. It could be a coin, a ring, a bead, or any silver object. The metal silver, not the color! Leave it in the bowl until the ritual is complete.
- Begin reciting your sacred charms. They should be spoken monotonously and steadily, like a chant. Choose the one that most matches your intentions:
- Water and earth / Where you are cast /No spell or adverse purpose last / Not in complete accord with me / As my word, so mote it be!
- This charm is used for cleansing and purification.
- Hale fair washing to thee / Hale washing of the Fians be thine / Health to thee, health to him / But not to thy female enemy
- This charm is used for newborns (of Gaelic origin).
- God bless your eye / A drop of wine about your heart /The mouse is in the bush / And the bush is on fire
- This charm is used for averting negativity (also of Gaelic origin).
- Water and earth / Where you are cast /No spell or adverse purpose last / Not in complete accord with me / As my word, so mote it be!
- Add herbs. You can either finish here or continue on, depending on how you intend to use the holy water. Add herbs like St. John's Wort to bless a house or sick person, Leaves of Vervain before a ceremony, or stir it with the twig of a sacred tree or add rose petals to unite the object with the Earth. It's up to you!
- Holy water has a variety of purposes. A person can drink it to protect them from evil or illness, or it can be bestowed on an object (a house, even a piece of furniture) for cleansing.
Tips
- Kosher salt is typically preferred, or another natural salt (sea salt, rock salt)
- You must maintain intense focus during the procedure. This is why it helps to have already attained a somewhat higher spiritual level than average before attempting an operation like this.
- Ordained ministers can bless water and food items.
- It is best to go and see you local priest/clergyman and ask if you can take some of his he has blessed for the church/cathedral.
Things You'll Need
Method One: Catholic Holy Water
- Natural water
- Salt
- Containers for salt and water
- Bible
Method Two: Pagan Holy Water
- Natural water
- Salt
- Non-metal container for water
- A small, silver object
- Herbs (optional)
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