ARE VIDEO BLESSINGS PERMITTED FOR SACARMENTALS

QUESTION? / COMMENT!

I was wondering if we can actually use this YouTube video to bless a rosary.  The priest in the video is saying the prayers in Latin.  See link: https://youtu.be/yD7iUnFdNis?si=gG2leKe58VpNqUNY

ANSWER! / COMMENT!

The Catholic Church teaches that sacramentals, such as rosaries, are meant to be blessed by a priest or deacon. A blessing typically occurs in person, and it’s a way to invoke God’s grace upon the item. While some priests may offer blessings via live streams or recorded videos (like on YouTube), this practice has received mixed responses. The general consensus is that a virtual or distant blessing does not have the same validity or personal connection as a physical blessing that takes place in person. It's recommended to have your rosary blessed in person by a priest if possible.