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Yes and no. The question is like asking whether any priest can say the Mass, he can, but only according to the rite in which he was ordained. Sacramentals are similar in that every priest can bless them, however, there are some sacramentals that are specific to certain priests and their religious orders.
All priests have a ritual that contains the basic prayers and blessing for sacramentals. Most everything has a blessing for it, some even have very specific blessings. There are, however, certain sacramentals that have specific blessings that are ordinary only given by the priests of specific orders. For instance, any priest can bless a rosary, but if a Dominican monk/priest blesses a rosary, he can give the blessing proper of his order which carries special indulgences. Any priest can bless a crucifix, but if it is a Benedictine crucifix there is a special blessing that a Benedictine monk/priest can attach to it. Ordinary parish priests, or priests from other congregations, can actively seek to be invested with the privilege of being able to give these special blessings from the order itself, or, the order may issue a dispensation granting a specific group if not all priests to be able to bless certain sacramentals according to their blessing.
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Can a layperson bless water in an emergency?
Yes, a layperson can bless water in an emergency as a gesture of prayer and intention. It may offer comfort and support in challenging situations, though it does not have the same sacramental power as a blessing from a priest.
What are the sacramental powers of the priest?
talking to god confession
Does the Deacon have the same authority as a priest to bless religious articles such as rosaries etc and to bless the home Do you pay the priest for the blessing?
Deacons have pretty much the same authority as priests when it comes to blessing items and homes. A gift to the priest or deacon that makes a special effort to come out and do you a favor is always a good thing, but it is never required. Charging for sacraments or sacramental is known as simony and is a very bad thing. In other words, you may offer something to the priest, but you may not "pay" him.
Who acts as the official witness of a sacramental marriage in church?
The pastor is the official witness of a sacramental marriage, with his permission, an assistant priest, or a deacon may witness it instead.
Can a Catholic Nun bless a crucifix?
No, only a priest or deacon can bless anything.
Could i make holy water in a place where there is not any orthodox church?
You have to find a priest or pastor of some sort to bless it.
What is the sacrament of eating bred and drinking wine?
It depends on the church, but most will bless or consecrate the wine, and thereafter it is only used for the purposes of offering sacrament, and is therefore "sacramental."
Why must a priest and not just anybody bless the wine and bread in Church?
The priest has a special authority to do this by virtue of his ordination.
How do you get rit of ghosts?
Find a paranormal team or get a priest to bless the house.
Did Mother Teresa bless people?
No, she could not bless people as only a priest or deacon can do that. However, she, herself, was a blessing to many people.
Why did Columbus bring a priest with him?
Christopher Columbus brought a priest over to the Caribbean from Spain, so that way when he claimed the land, the priest could bless the land. Supposedly, non-blessed land was dangerous such as Demons, and evil spirits. The Evil spirits were to have caused famine, death, disease, poverty and also the collapse of any colony that settles there.
On what Sunday during Lent does the priest bless the plams?
The Sunday is palm Sunday.
