What are Sacramentals? "Holy Mother Church has, moreover, instituted sacramentals. These are sacred signs which bear a resemblance to the sacraments. They signify effects, particularly of a spiritual nature, which are obtained through the intercession of the Church....
Blessed Salt
Angels, Blessed Salt, And Fratelli Tutti
In this week's episode of Ask a Priest, Fr. Elliott tackles some common misconceptions and questions for Catholic world: Do we become angels when we die? This is a common theme you hear in movies, or maybe from family members. The often well-meaning, "We now have...
What You Should Know About Blessed Salt
Do you know about the Catholic sacramental of blessed salt? A Sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace. (The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church are Baptism, Confirmation, The Eucharist, Confession, Holy Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, and...
Sacraments v. Sacramentals: What’s The Difference?
What's a sacramental? Even if you're not sure about the word, you are familiar with Sacramentals, and you probably use them regularly! I tend to file Sacramentals into my mental "Theology-of-the-Body Folder," not because they have anything to do with sexuality, but,...