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HOLY WATER HOME
MOST CATHOLICS HAVE A PRIEST COME TO THEIR HOME
TO BLESS IT. THIS IS TO KEEP GOD IN THE HOUSE.
SIGNIFIES THAT THE PEOPLE WANT GOD TO WATCH OVER IT.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 03-02-1968