26 - Sacramentals and Funerals
Crash Course Catholicism
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: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com. 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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Crash Course Catholicism breaks down the beliefs, traditions, and teachings of the Catholic Church in a way that's thoughtful, accessible, and engaging. The first 50 episodes of this podcast are a summary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, while later episodes include deep dives into big questions about God, Scripture, Church history, the saints, morality, and the spiritual life. Our aim is to help you build a stronger understanding of the faith without requiring a theology degree.
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