The Feast of St. Christopher is July 25th, and St. Christopher is the patron saint of travelers and drivers. After each Mass on August 2 (5:00 pm) and August 3 (7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 am). Your vehicles will be sprinkled with holy water.
St. Christopher was also the Patron Saint of bachelors, transportation, traveling, storms, epilepsy, gardeners, holy death, and toothache.
St. Christopher died in 251.
In religious contexts, a car blessing is a ritual in which a vehicle is blessed by a spiritual leader, typically a priest or other clergy, to seek divine protection and guidance for the car and its occupants. It's a sacramental act, not just a superstition, and is intended to invoke God's grace and blessings upon those who travel in the vehicle.
Purpose of a Car Blessing:
Seeking divine protection:
The primary purpose is to ask God to safeguard the driver and passengers from accidents, dangers, and other harm while traveling.
Spiritual guidance:
It can serve as a reminder of the importance of safe driving, responsible road behavior, and being mindful of God's presence in daily life.
Sacramental act:
In some Christian denominations, like the Catholic Church, a car blessing is considered a sacrament, similar to using holy water or blessed objects, and is believed to channel God's grace.
Tradition:
Car blessings have a long tradition in some Christian denominations, often linked to the idea of seeking protection for pilgrims or travelers.
Remember, also, that small holy items can be placed in your car to be blessed. There are pewter or plastic saints on display in the Gift Shop, as well as various visor clips. Come into the Gift shop and see what is available.