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Depends on the type of blessing or the religion. In a lot of cases a blessing is performed just with a hand placed apon the head and none of the annointing accessories. I have seen a Baby Baptised with water straight from a tap in a hospital room and blessed.
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All of them are religious jiggery-pokery!
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They aren't mutually exclusive. In general, my blessings include all of the elements: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. For simple blessings, saltwater (Water & Earth) and incense (Air & Fire) are used. I prefer smudging for banishing negativity; however, the herbs I chose for the smudging are dependent on the reason it is being done.
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All are about the same. Then taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing over them, broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd. (Luke 9:16) Sacramentals are sacred signs that help us live holy lives. Although they do not produce sanctifying grace Sacramentals include blessings of persons, meals, objects (including water), and places. The priest blesses the congregation during Mass. Christians bless their meals. "Bless us O Lord and these thy gifts, ..." Priests bless water, animals, ships, homes, and even automobiles. "God bless this home and all those who enter here." For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 1667 and following: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt4.htm#art1 With love in Christ.
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In the context of Catholic, I believe it differs.. water for general blessing and oil for extreme unction. Salt is not really acknowledged, nor is smudging (unless I misunderstand you). Incense is extremely blessing and cleansing, especially copal, myrrh, pinon and benzoin.
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Annointing oil
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