With its biblical symbolism to keep the world as God created it to be, blessed salt has been approved by the Church for use in prayer to deepen one’s faith and increase God’s grace in one’s life.

In a reverent appeal for protection from harm, many Catholics sprinkle blessed salt around the perimeter of a child’s room, inside vehicles, around hotel rooms and vacation properties.

Similarly, one might add a dash to a family meal while asking Our Lord to bring good health and blessings to those gathering at the table.

Faithful users understand it is not a “good luck charm” and has no power of its own, as the superstitious “throwing over the shoulder” might indicate.

Like the rosary or Miraculous Medal used during prayer, blessed salt is a visible sign of one’s invisible faith. It is a tangible substance used to ask for God’s intangible grace and protection.

Here are two simple prayers you may use with the blessed salt…

“I seal this home/room and ask our all-merciful Savior to protect this dwelling and keep all who enter here safe from physical or spiritual harm, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

“May God bless this nourishment given to us freely in love, that all who partake of it grow in body, mind, and spirit. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”