Contrary to what you might believe, the Catholic Church doesn’t mind you drinking beer, particularly if it’s been properly blessed first. I suggest you try the following blessing on your next six-pack of Blackened Voodoo Beer or Pete’s Wicked Ale:<\/p>\n
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Lord, bless this creature, beer, which by your kindness and power has been produced from kernels of grain, and let it be a healthful drink for mankind. Grant that whoever drinks it with thanksgiving to your holy name may find it a help in body and in soul; through Christ our Lord. <\/p>\n
Amen.<\/p>\n
<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
To complete the prayer, you must sprinkle your beer with holy water.<\/p>\n
Please note that, even if properly done by a priest, blessing Creature Beer gives no implied holy warranty against hangovers in the case of overindulgence.<\/p>\n
\nReference:<\/b> The Roman Ritual<\/i>, translated by Philip T. Weller, S.T.D. The Bruce Publishing Company, 1964.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Contrary to what you might believe, the Catholic Church doesn’t mind you drinking beer, particularly if it’s been properly blessed first. 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