It seems also that in the case of sacramentals (such as simple blessings imposed on articles) the blessing is not lost by sale of the article, provided the price is asked only for the object and not for the blessing.
Some of the sacramentals are commanded by the Church (viz, those that are used in the administration of the Sacraments or in other sacred services); others are recommended, but not commanded.
Cases in which simony is certain are the administration of Sacraments or sacramentalsto the unworthy for the sake of the fee or favors, the sale of indulgences, taxes or charges made contrary to law (e.
As superstition and irreverence have to be avoided, the sacramentalsmay not be administered or given at all to non-Catholics about whose good faith and purpose there is doubt.
The virtue of religion requires that the sacramentals be administered, received and treated with devotion and respect, the extremes of irreligion and superstition being avoided (see 2244).
The laws of the Church on the ministers, recipients, and rites of the sacramentals are treated in works on Canon Law and liturgy.
Similarly, blessed candles, palms, ashes and other real sacramentals may be given to them.
Are there other sacramentals besides the sign of the cross and holy water?
Are there other sacramentals besides the sign of the Cross and holy water?
Here mention will be made of some of the most common of the sacramentals that have not already been treated.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "sacramentals" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
