Unveiling the Power of Holy Oils

Embrace the Spirit, Experience the Blessing

Holy Oils

Hey there, spiritual seekers! Ever wondered about the magic of holy oils? I’m diving into the world of these sacred concoctions, exploring their history, recipes, and even the right (and wrong!) way to use them. Whether you’re curious about their spiritual power or just looking to learn something new, join me on this amazing journey!

You might know me as a wife, mom, former teacher, non-profit owner, author, and businesswoman, but did you know I’m an aromatherapist? Yep! I went through 400 hours of training to become a health care specialist using essential oils. 

My specialty and passion is blending oils for therapeutic value.

We are entering the Christmas season and I started thinking about the “Holy Oil.”

It seems to me that it is not very popular to say you are a Christian in today’s society; people have preconceived notions of what that means.

I take an unconventional approach because I don’t feel compelled to persuade others of my beliefs.
I view life through a nuanced lens—I’m a blend of ideas.
I believe that if you lead a good life, good things will come your way.
Just be yourself!

Today, however, I am going to talk to you all about Holy Oil and I am not going to do a watered down or current society rendition of what this is or how it works.

Nope.
I am going to tell those of you who are interested in Holy Oil, the recipe for it, what makes it holy, and how to use it.

I researched it all!

Guess what?
Holy oil is referenced in the Bible.
So-no way to put a non religious spin on this one!

Consecration

Consecration simply means the process of officially making something holy and able to be used for religious purposes.

I have found that for both Holy Water and Holy Oil, the key “ingredient” or process to making these “holy” is prayer.

In the Bible baptism is important and referred to 79 times.
We are given examples of the type of person or beliefs a person should hold to be baptized, but there is nothing given to us about the person doing the baptism.

Anyone can also preach the gospels.
God wants his good news lived out in example and spread to others, by everyone.

I looked this up because it is important to me to establish who exactly is qualified to consecrate the oil to make it holy.
I believe, based on these other examples, that anyone of faith can do this.

Is there a recipe for Anointing Oil?

There are several passages in the Bible that refer to anointing the sick with oil and anointing oil.
Normal olive oil can become anointing oil once it has been consecrated or prayed over and set apart. 

However, there is an actual recipe in Exodus 30: 22-25 that tells you exactly how to make the Holy Oil.
From what I have found, it is the Jewish people who used this recipe in their anointing.

Spoiler alert: there is no Frankincense in this recipe!
I was shocked.
I was certain it would have Myrrh and Frankincense, since that is what the wise men brought.

It contains:
Myrrh
Cinnamon
Calamus
Cassia
Olive Oil

The Catholics have three holy oils which do use different ingredients:
The Oil of the Infirm, which is used for anointing the sick.

All who receive this oil have a blessing that is prayed into the oil when it is consecrated:
“that they may be freed from pain and illness and made well again in body, mind and soul.”

True confessions, I like this prayer.
If I make an oil for the sick, I will use this prayer.

The Oil of Catechumens, which is used for people prior to baptism.
Its purpose is to drive out and overcome evil and to be able to walk in the Christian faith with boldness and strength.

The Sacred Chrism, this is uniquely done by a bishop in the Catholic church.
This is also an oil that is meant to anoint priests and bishops.
What I loved about the ritual behind the creating and consecration of this oil is that the bishop breathes over the oil which represents the Holy Spirit’s involvement.

All of these oils are made of Olive Oil.
The only one that appears to have anything else added to it is Chrism oil which includes balsam oil, more specifically, Peru Balsam.

Why is Olive Oil important?

At first this confused me.
Olive oil is so practical, how could it be deemed holy?
Then I started looking at the functionality.

Olive oil was life, it was used for:
• cooking
• lighting
• skin care
• medicinal purposes
• commercial trade
• religious ceremony

It was also very readily on hand.
This makes it the prime candidate for the holy oil.
If a holy oil is rare or too expensive, the church would find it difficult to obtain it for its rituals.
And, what could be more holy than an oil that was survival itself?

What can you use holy oil for?

This is where it gets tricky.

I have gotten much of my resources on holy oil- from Catholic sources.
However, these do not approve of the “average Joe” using the Holy oils, creating the oils, or using for “random purposes.”

Holy oil is not a “good luck charm” or a way to get the outcome you desire.

It is said in the Bible that holy oil is used to heal the sick, anoint-both people and things to set aside for holy use, to symbolize the presence of the Holy Spirit, and to act almost as a gateway at burials from this world to the heavenly Father.

It is important to note that all instances are accompanied by prayer, are considered acts that include the powerful presence of God, and are intended for sacred moments.

Can you make your own holy oil?

Of course!

There are a number of oils mentioned in the Bible.
If you want a more authentic oil, you will want it to be at least half Olive Oil.
Then, you can branch out into what you may be intending it for, or which oils “speak” to you.

The most important aspect of your holy oil is prayer and faith.

In order for the oil to be holy, you must consecrate it with prayer and ask the Father to bless it.

I do not know of a “politically correct” way of saying this.

It simply is.

So, there you have it! Holy oils – a powerful tool for spiritual connection and blessings. Remember, this oil is more than just fabulous scents; it is a vessel of faith, carrying prayers and intentions. Embrace its power, use it with reverence, and experience the sacred magic it holds.

“Sometimes the things that may or may not be true are the things a man needs to believe in the most. That people are basically good; that honor, courage, and virtue mean everything; that money and power mean nothing; that good always triumphs over evil.”
~Hub in Second Hand Lions