Contrary to what you might believe, the Catholic Church doesn’t mind you drinking beer, particularly if it’s been properly blessed first. I suggest you try the following blessing on your next six-pack of Blackened Voodoo Beer or Pete’s Wicked Ale:
Lord, bless this creature, beer, which by your kindness and power has been produced from kernels of grain, and let it be a healthful drink for mankind. Grant that whoever drinks it with thanksgiving to your holy name may find it a help in body and in soul; through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
To complete the prayer, you must sprinkle your beer with holy water.
Please note that, even if properly done by a priest, blessing Creature Beer gives no implied holy warranty against hangovers in the case of overindulgence.
Reference: The Roman Ritual, translated by Philip T. Weller, S.T.D. The Bruce Publishing Company, 1964.
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