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When most people think of the Catholic Church, things like rosaries, holy water, and crucifixes usually come to mind.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
Two priests stood like marble cliffs at the edge of the altar, tossing holy water into the air to bless the many objects flung toward them.
—Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024
With lower stakes and safer ships, holy water and blood were soon replaced with Champagne.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
According to the investigators’ account, their car began to swerve erratically on the ride home, prompting Ed to spritz Annabelle with holy water.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2024
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
Two priests stood like marble cliffs at the edge of the altar, tossing holy water into the air to bless the many objects flung toward them.
—Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024
With lower stakes and safer ships, holy water and blood were soon replaced with Champagne.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
According to the investigators’ account, their car began to swerve erratically on the ride home, prompting Ed to spritz Annabelle with holy water.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Holy water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holy%20water. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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