Bells

BASIC R.C. BELIEF

Bells were used by ancient Egyptians in the worship of Osiris. Moses, who was educated in the priestly class of Egypt, introduced them into Judaism (Externals of the Catholic Church, Msgr. Sullivan, page 283)

At (the ceremony of the blessing of the bells), the bishop prays "that at the sound of this bell their faith and devotion may be increased, that the snares of the Evil One may be ineffectual, that the elements may be calmed, that the air may be healthful, and that demons may flee when they hear the sweet tones of the bell." (Ibid., page 289)

CHRISTIAN COMMENT

We know that the religious practices of the Israelites were prescribed by God, not copied from Egypt.