26 - Sacramentals and Funerals
from Crash Course Catholicism Hosted by Dr Caitlin West
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). Donate via PayPal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2 Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ References and further reading/listening/viewing: The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1667-1690 Catholic Answers. "Giving Sacramentals a proper farewell." "How to avoid superstition regarding sacramentals" "What does the expression ex opere operato mean?" "What is a sacramental?" "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" "Scapular." "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
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