What is the biblical basis for the milk and honey mixture taken after baptism?
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Elder Gibby
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This isn't a Catholic tradition and it does not happen in any of the countries with which I am intimate. As such, there wouldn't need to be a biblical reference. It may be that some countries or ethnic groups have it as a traditional baptismal treat, but that is more to do with their culture, and not Catholicism per se.
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Well it's believed that the Honey is the food of the "Gods"(Greek Mythology) so when the Catholics introduced this to thier rite of baptism is was basically to feed the 'new spiritual' person. Thus, Milk does a body good, Honey does the spirit good.
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Although this is not a universally Catholic tradition, your church may have adopted this tradition based on many Bible verses describing a land "flowing with milk and honey," or a land of salvation and goodness. Such a land was promised to God's people in the Old Testament. The sacrament of baptism is meant as an initiation into the Church. One who is baptized becomes a member of the Church's worldwide community, and is part of God's people. Milk and honey may be taken as a symbol of what the baptized is promised. (It's so close you can taste it!) However, since this isn't always practiced, you may want to ask the person at your Church who is in charge of baptism ceremonies, because explanations may vary.
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