Sacramentals

A clear explanation of holy water — what it is, what the Church teaches it does, and why Catholics bless themselves with it every time they enter a church.

Protestants display an empty cross. Catholics display a crucifix — with Christ's body on it. The difference is not decorative. It is theological.

Catholics keep the bones of dead holy people in golden cases and kiss them. It sounds bizarre. Here is why it makes sense — and why it is deeply biblical.

A practical guide to what Catholics should do with rosaries, palms, holy water, and other blessed objects they no longer need.