Holy water, rosary beads, crucifixes, medals... is all this extra stuff really necessary? Isn't it all a bit superstitious? How are Catholic funerals different from secular ones?
In this episode, we wrap up Part Two of the Catechism with a discussion of sacramentals and funerals.
This episode covers Part Two, Section Two, Chapter Four of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1667-1690).
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References and further reading/listening/viewing:
Catholic Answers. "Giving Sacramentals a proper farewell."
Catholic Answers. "How to avoid superstition regarding sacramentals"
Catholic Answers. "What does the expression ex opere operato mean?"
Catholic Answers. "What is a sacramental?"
Catholic Answers. "Why using holy water isn't superstitious"
Ascension Presents. "How the Scapular Actually Works (feat. Fr Gregory Pine, O.P.)" YouTube.
Shaun McAfee. 20 Answers: Relics and Sacramentals.
Catholic Encyclopedia. "Blessing"
Catholic Encyclopedia. "Scapular."
Catholic Encyclopedia. "Sacramentals"
Peter Kreeft. Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Gerard Durrell. My Family and Other Animals.
Dir. Matthew Vaughn. Stardust