Saint Anthony's Holy Water

The water we bottle and distribute as Saint Anthony's Holy Water comes from under Saint Anthony Parish's Church in Ridgeley, West Virginia.  The source is presumed to be in the nearby mountains and flows under the church and adjacent property on its way to the Potomac River.  In some locations on our property the water is estimated to flow at about 20 gallons per hour.  The water is not processed or purified, for this reason it is recomended for topical use only.

"Holy Water is water blessed by the priest for the purpose of seeking from God a blessing on those who use it and protection from the powers of darkness. It is a symbol of interior cleaning interior purification. Holy Water is used in the blessing of everything which the church wishes to sanctify. Besides the use of baptismal water, the sprinkling with Holy Water is part of many ceremonies.

A means of spiritual wealth: HOLY WATER is a sacramental that remits venial sin. Because of the blessing attached to it, Holy Church strongly urges it's use upon Her children, especially when dangers threaten, such as fire, storms, sickness, discord and other calamities. Every Catholic home should always have a supply of Holy Water. Did we realize now, as we shall after death, the many benefits which may be derived from Holy Water, we would use it far more frequently, and with greater faith and reverence. Holy Water has its great power and efficacy from the prayers of the Church. Following, are some of the petitions the priest makes to God when he blesses water: "O God... grant that this creature of Thine (water) may be endowed with divine grace to drive away devils and to cast out diseases, that whatever in the houses or possessions of the faithful may be sprinkled by this water, so that health which they seek by calling upon Thy Holy Name may be guarded from all assaults." The devil hates holy water because of its power over him. He cannot long abide in a place or near a person that is often sprinkled with blessed water. Holy Water, sprinkled with faith and piety, can move the Sacred Heart to bless your loved ones, present or absent, and protect them from all harm of soul and body. When worry and fear take possession of you, give your dear ones the benefit of the Church's prayer. Only in Purgatory can one understand how ardently a poor soul longs for Holy Water. If we desire to make a host or intercessors for ourselves, let us never forget them at the Holy Water font. The holy souls nearest to Heaven may need the sprinkling of only one drop to release them."

The above was taken from http://www.yenra.com/catholic/holy-water/