39 1238 The baptismal water is consecrated by a prayer of epiclesis (either at this moment or at the Easter Vigil). The Church asks God that through his Son the power of the Holy Spirit may be ...

because these ceremonies are commanded by the Church and bring down blessings upon us. Q. 649. Is solemn baptism given with any special kind of water? A. Solemn baptism is given with consecrated ...

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A Far Rockaway-based pastor has received one of the nation’s highest civilian honors directly from the White House.