Just in time for Lent:

Fr. Z on why the holy water should not disappear from your church until Good Friday.
Here are some thoughts following his more explanatory answer:

Holy Water is a power weapon of the spiritual life against the attacks of the devil.

You do believe in the existence of the Enemy, ... right?

You know you are a soldier and pilgrim in a dangerous world, ... right?

So why… why… why would these liturgists and priests REMOVE a tool of spiritual warfare precisely during the season of LENT when we need it the most??

Holy water is a sacramental.

It is for our benefit.

It is not a toy, or something to be abtained from, like chocolate or television.

And now you know.