Why are mementos so important to us?
U.23 / Proclamation

Humans are physical beings and spiritual beings. We seem to need physical things, signs, to be imbued with spiritual significance to help us on our journey.
WatchU.23 / Proclamation
Humans are physical beings and spiritual beings. We seem to need physical things, signs, to be imbued with spiritual significance to help us on our journey.
WatchU.23 / Explanation
The Church has instituted sacramentals — through which God showers us with grace and prepares us to receive the sacraments. There are three main “types” of sacramentals: blessings, consecrations and…
WatchU.23 / Connection
Some people who see Catholics with statues, rosaries, certain prayers, scapulars, candles, might be tempted to think these things are just superstition. Sacramentals open us up to receiving grace from…
WatchU.23 / Connection
Holy water is a sacramental. Holy water reminds us of our Baptism and should encourage us to continue to walk in the new life we received in Baptism.
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