Скачать или смотреть The Forgotten Catholic Tradition of Churching: A Postpartum Blessing for Mothers

The Catholic tradition of churching, formally known as Benedictio mulieris post partum, is an ancient postpartum blessing that welcomed mothers back into the liturgical and social life of the Church after childbirth.

Far from being a rite of shame or “purification from impurity,” churching is a prayer of thanksgiving, a celebration of life, and a profound recognition of motherhood and femininity. Rooted in early Church history and rich liturgical symbolism, this blessing reflects the Church’s teaching on the dignity of women, the sanctity of human life, and the incarnational reality of childbirth.

In this video, we explore:

The historical origins of churching

What the traditional rite actually looked like

Why it was never about punishment or exclusion

How it aligns with the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) and YOUCAT

Why this forgotten tradition still matters for mothers today

In a culture that often minimizes motherhood or rushes women past recovery, churching reminds us that life is sacred, the body matters, and motherhood deserves blessing, rest, and joy.

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