St. Blaise (d. 316) was a bishop and a doctor. On his way to be martyred, a mother ran up to him with her son, who was choking to death on a fish bone. Blaise prayed, and the boy coughed it up.
The Blessing (Feb 3)
The priest holds two crossed candles (from Candlemas the day before) against your throat and says: "Through the intercession of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness."
Why It Matters
It reminds us that our faith is incarnational. God cares about our physical bodies—our throats, our voices, our health.
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A Prayer for Grace
As you reflect on these spiritual truths, we invite you to join us in this prayer:
"Lord Jesus, we thank You for the wisdom of the Church and the witness of the saints. Grant us the grace to live out our faith with joy and perseverance. May our prayers be a sweet incense rising to Your throne, and may Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Amen."
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May God bless you and keep you always in His grace.