Sacramental Shroud

[_Buffalo]

LOL! Another Star Wars fan! I love it! :-)

These are not the deacons you're looking for. ;)

[_Rambo]

I didn't know this... Is this really the reason why the water is exposed during the prayer. Someone who still blesses should change the order of things and keep the water covered during the blessing. I wonder how many other Mormons believe this. Sounds so extreme.

[_Wisdom Seeker]

I didn't know this... Is this really the reason why the water is exposed during the prayer. Someone who still blesses should change the order of things and keep the water covered during the blessing. I wonder how many other Mormons believe this. Sounds so extreme.

I always assumed it was just formality and ceremonial, until I saw a few sacrament cups tossed prior to giving it to a deacon to be passed. I assumed the priest became aware of the issue and tossed the cups that were not fully exposed to sacramental blessings. Now great care is taken by the priests to make sure every cup of every tray is uncovered so sacramental blessings will get into the water.

[_just me]

So, if we are getting a blessing of health we should get naked to be sure the blessing can penetrate? Actually, they used to anoint the afflicted area of the body so I guess that was the original intention.

[_DarkHelmet]

I've never heard of that. So what happens if everyone starts eating, and then you realize you forgot the ketchup. It's still in the fridge. What about the dessert that's still cooking in the oven? Do you have to bless it separately when it is on the table ready to eat? Maybe blessings are only for the main course, not for desserts and condiments.

[_Drifting]

So, if we are getting a blessing of health we should get naked to be sure the blessing can penetrate?

Only in the Temple

[_Sethbag]

I've never heard of that. So what happens if everyone starts eating, and then you realize you forgot the ketchup. It's still in the fridge. What about the dessert that's still cooking in the oven? Do you have to bless it separately when it is on the table ready to eat? Maybe blessings are only for the main course, not for desserts and condiments.

Well, unless the desserts are the main course, in which case the Creator of the Universe is supplicated like usual to ensure that the desserts nourish and strengthen our bodies. In the name of Cheezechristamen.