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‘Superstition is the deviation of religious feeling and of the practices this feeling imposes. … To attribute the efficacy of prayers or of sacramental signs to their mere external performance, apart from the interior dispositions that they demand, is to fall into superstition.’ (CCC 2111)
What is a blessing? Who (or what) can be blessed? And what effect do blessings have?
To share the medal with friends, family and strangers is to become a champion of Christ in the most humbling way.
The holy water reminds us of our baptism and our union with Christ.
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” (Colossians 4:6)
The faithful illuminate vigil lights and votive candles for any number of reasons.
“The devil hates everything beautiful and the bells are specifically used to draw attention to the divine worship of God.”
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