tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390677411039765188.post8565817863117676669..comments2024-01-19T09:55:09.354+00:00Comments on 'On a flesh and bone foundation': An Irish History: 'Bridget Geraghty for churching': The Thanksgiving of Women after ChildbirthÉire Historianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588116386284997687noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390677411039765188.post-17517211820188105382012-04-03T14:50:12.437+01:002012-04-03T14:50:12.437+01:00Hi Pauleen,
Thanks for your comments; they are mu...Hi Pauleen,<br /><br />Thanks for your comments; they are much appreciated. <br /><br />I wasn't familiar with the practice until one day back in 2007, when I was looking through a register in Swords that had a lot of churching entries, so I asked the sacristan what the entry meant, and she explained it to me. When I mentioned it to my mom, she said "oh yes, I had that blessing". Of course my response was 'why didn't you mention it to me?" After that, I added the question to my 'interviewing family members' list.<br /><br />As far as the 18th century entries, I still remember the first time I found one, I starting squealing with delight. I couldn't believe it.<br /><br />BTW, I'm really enjoying your A to Z series. You've inspired me.<br /><br />Cheers to you,<br />JenniferÉire Historianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588116386284997687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390677411039765188.post-39280743512829459922012-04-03T14:26:04.394+01:002012-04-03T14:26:04.394+01:00ThankS for a fascinating post Jennifer. While I kn...ThankS for a fascinating post Jennifer. While I knew vaguely about churching in principle I don't recall ever hearing of it in my parish even pre Vatican II and I've never happened on it in church registers. PS I'm jealous of your C18 churching reference and baptisms.Cassmob (Pauleen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18397134336319778519noreply@blogger.com