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blessings, in the sense in which they are being considered, are entirely of ecclesiastical institution, the Church has the power to determine who shall have the right and duty to confer them.
blessed become inviolably sacred so that they cannot be divested of their religious character or be turned to profane uses.
blessing he should first satisfy himself that it is one which he is duly qualified to give, either by his ordinary or delegated powers.