Montagna: Fr. Murray, what is a blessing?
Murray: Blessings are thus liturgical actions by their very nature. The category of “pastoral blessings” is unknown in the Church. . . . Any relationship being blessed must first be judged worthy in the sight of God to receive God’s favor. Sinful relationships are not worthy in God’s sight and cannot be blessed.
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Diane Montagna interviews Fr. Gerald Murray, First Things
Friday, March 8, 2024
Murray: Blessings are thus liturgical actions by their very nature. The category of “pastoral blessings” is unknown in the Church. . . . Any relationship being blessed must first be judged worthy in the sight of God to receive God’s favor. Sinful relationships are not worthy in God’s sight and cannot be blessed.