Ep 99 - Sacramentals: Catholicism's Hidden Treasures with Shaun McAfee

In this conversation, James interviews Shaun McAfee to discuss a book every Catholic needs on their bookshelf, The Compendium of Sacramentals: Encyclopedia of the Church's Blessings, Signs, and Devotions. They discuss the definition and purpose of sacramentals, the history of their use in the Church, and the proper care of sacramentals. They also explore the concept of relics and the misconceptions surrounding indulgences. Shaun shares his favorite devotion, the Stations of the Cross, and explains the significance of the 15th station. The conversation concludes with a discussion on whether sacramentals can remit venial sin. 

Key Points

• Sacramentals are sacred signs instituted by the Church that point us in the direction of the sacraments.
• Sacramentals are meant to sanctify our lives and dispose us to receive the sanctifying grace that comes from the sacraments.
• The history of sacramentals can be traced back to the Hebrews and the practices of the early Church.
• The Rosary is a manly prayer that can help men grow in their devotion to God and their spiritual life.

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• As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!