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kristanl
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I was just wondering what everyones favorite sacramentals are, and why… I want to be more open to more prayers, and more ways in which to adore the Lord, Mary, and saints!
Thanks!
Thanks!
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roveau
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My favourite sacramentals would be the several crucifixes scattered around the house at which I forcus my prayers and devotions to keep my mind at the task… or just to remind me of Christ. One has been in the family since I was born, others are special for various reasons.
My other sacramentals are my rosary beads, probably among the most valued items I own as far as I am concerned. I also value a bottle of Lourdes water and a bottle of holy water from the pilgrimage site of Kevelaar, Germany.
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My other sacramentals are my rosary beads, probably among the most valued items I own as far as I am concerned. I also value a bottle of Lourdes water and a bottle of holy water from the pilgrimage site of Kevelaar, Germany.
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FrDavid96
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20 + g + m + b + 09
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FrDavid96
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20 + g. + m. + b. + 09
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FrDavid96
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20 † G † M † B † 09
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kristanl
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What does this mean? Sorry, I am new on here!
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passus
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I’m not sure what that is either, but I have a feeling Fr. David meant:
20 † C † M † B † 09
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Claire_from_DE
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Our pastor blessed pieces of chalk to hand out to write this house blessing over the doorways. Is it a Polish custom? BTW I don’'t know what Fr. meant but Gaspar is another form of Casper.
My favorite is the Miraculous Medal and the prayer.
My favorite is the Miraculous Medal and the prayer.
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jpjd
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“20 + C + M + B + 09”
This is the year 2009 with the initials C, M, and B inserted in the middle.
The initials C, M, and B stand for “Caspar, Melchior, Balthasar” and refer to the three Magi or Wise Men.
This tradition of blessing the doorways (with blessed chalk) symbolizes the family’s commitment to welcome Christ into their homes on a daily basis throughout the year.
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FrDavid96
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You win the kewpie doll!
I wanted to post that all by itself and see what the result would be.
That’s my “favorite sacramental” (as far as such a concept can exist). During the Epiphany season, the priest goes around to all the houses and blesses them for the year.
I remember as a youngster, how important that house blessing was to everyone. Every house I visited had that inscription above the main door. I saw it every time I left the house, and every time I left the home of someone I visited (local custom was to do it on the inside, but I’ve also seen it on the outside, visible when one enters; same meaning either way). It was a constant reminder for us to keep God in our hearts as we went out into the world.
And just an aside, the first name might be Gaspar, Casper or Kasper; spellings vary.
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Evan
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I know Catholics do not adore Mary or any Saints. Adoration is reserved for God alone.
“Hear o Israel, the LORD is your God, the LORD alone!” Deut 6:4
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kristanl
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yea sorry about that… I meant to say adore the Lord, and pray with Mary and the Saints (intercessions etc.)
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kristanl
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I’ve never heard of this before. I was born in Canada, and moved to Georgia when I was seven. Even where my mom grew up is a little Catholic town and I never heard of it. Where is this mostly done, and why is it not done throughout the world?
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Evan
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My favorite is Holy Water. We’ve always had a font at the top of the stairs in every house so you could begin your day with the Sign of the Cross.
I also use it to occationally bless my kid(s).
I also use it to occationally bless my kid(s).
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FrDavid96
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Here in the US, I see it mostly among people of Eastern European, Russian and Germanic descent. When I was in Bavaria, I noticed that nearly all the homes had it written on the outside.
Because of the priest-shortage, and our change in lifestyle, it’s not as common in the US as it used to be. When I was growing up, the priest would set aside a certain time (I don’t know, maybe a week or 2) and simply walk around the parish blessing each home–someone was always home during the day, and if not (very rare), the doors were open. People knew when the priest would be doing their street, and wouldn’t dare leave until he blessed the home. He wore a cassock and surplice and biretta, and had 2 altar boys with him to assist–a big deal because they thereby had the day off from school.
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kristanl
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WOW! I wish I had experienced this before. Seems like it is a great traditition to pass on!!
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CatholicLife
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My favorite sacramentals are relics.
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Old_Convert
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I love my rosary and my statues of Our Lady of Lourdes and Jesus the Divine Mercy (both done by Santini), but my very favorite is a wooden statue of St. Faustina that was handcarved in Poland. It is 12 inches high and signed by the carver. I can tell that he (or she) really put a lot of love into the creation of this statue.
Jesus, I trust in You! :heaven:
Jesus, I trust in You! :heaven:
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Shin
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There’s nothing like something handmade. Statues. . relics. . .
It’s a beautiful Faith.
I have some nice objects that I do not deserve. One of my favorites is a Santini statue of St. Sebastian, during his martyrdom. Here’s a picture of a duplicate of it.
I also have a lovely icon of the Sacred Heard of Jesus, it was done very well, a good combination of Western and Eastern, full of symbolism.
And back when one could acquire from a convent some of the rarest sacramentals through Sacramentals.com I have an Agnus Dei, in a red sacred heart satchet dedicated to the Holy Ghost.
This one I truly don’t deserve and keep looking for someone else who would take good and reverent care of it.
The sacramental I get the most use out of are however, holy water and the St. Benedict Medal. I too also love the Miraculous Medal.
Statues. . relics. . .It’s a beautiful Faith.
I have some nice objects that I do not deserve. One of my favorites is a Santini statue of St. Sebastian, during his martyrdom. Here’s a picture of a duplicate of it.
I also have a lovely icon of the Sacred Heard of Jesus, it was done very well, a good combination of Western and Eastern, full of symbolism.
And back when one could acquire from a convent some of the rarest sacramentals through Sacramentals.com I have an Agnus Dei, in a red sacred heart satchet dedicated to the Holy Ghost.
This one I truly don’t deserve and keep looking for someone else who would take good and reverent care of it.
The sacramental I get the most use out of are however, holy water and the St. Benedict Medal.
I too also love the Miraculous Medal.- Status