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| sacramental | joseph | Tuesday, February 12, 2008 |
Question: Dear Bro. ignatius, i have a medal-crucifix of st. benedict, properly blessed by a priest. however, its back's gold color is now fading, are the blessings gone now? thank you. |
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| Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM
Dear Joseph: The blessing on your crucifix is still valid and effectual. The only way for the blessing to be removed is through desecration or destruction of the crucifix. If the crucifix is destroyed in such a way that it no longer resembles a crucifix, then the blessing ceases. The color of the crucifix does not change the character of the crucifix or destroy it in any way. Color is merely cosmetic. This is the same with a Rosary, for example. If the rosary falls apart so that it no longer resembles a rosary, then the blessing on it ceases. God Bless, Footer Notes: This forum is for general questions on the faith. See specific Topic Forums below: Spiritual Warfare, demons, the occult go to our Spiritul Warfare Q&S Forum. Liturgy Questions go to our Liturgy and Liturgical Law Q&A Forum Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) Questions go to our Divine Office Q&A Forum Defenfing the Faith Questions go to our Defending the Faith Q&A Forum Church History Questions go to our Church History Q&A Forum
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