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Catholic Word of the Day: HOLY CHRISM, 07-14-09
CatholicReference.net ^ | 07-14-09 | Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary

Posted on 07/14/2009 8:29:23 AM PDT by Salvation

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HOLY CHRISM

Olive oil in which small amounts of balm or balsam have been mixed. It is one of three holy oils and is necessary for the sacrament of confirmation. It is also used in the solemn rite of baptism; consecration of churches and bishops; blessings of major church bells, baptismal water, patens, and chalices. Anointing with chrism signifies the full diffusion of grace.

All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.


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Isn't Holy Chrism used in the consecration of a priest, also? I wondered why this little bit just mentioned bishops?
1 posted on 07/14/2009 8:29:23 AM PDT by Salvation
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2 posted on 07/14/2009 8:32:32 AM PDT by Salvation (With God all things are possible.)
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Plan to attend the Chrism Mass in your diocese next year before Easter. It is a beautiful one with the re-dedication of all priests taking part during the Mass.


3 posted on 07/14/2009 8:33:49 AM PDT by Salvation (With God all things are possible.)
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Official text of Pope Benedict XVI's Homily for the Chrism Mass
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4 posted on 07/14/2009 8:34:34 AM PDT by Salvation (With God all things are possible.)
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5 posted on 07/14/2009 8:35:53 AM PDT by Salvation (With God all things are possible.)
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