"There are many blessings and advantages to being Catholic, and sacramentals are a special part of that magnificent patrimony.
"I carry them with me so that I might dispense them to those in need. After all, God helps us in all our troubles, so that we're able to help others, using the same help that we ourselves have received from Him. (2 Co 1:4)
"Handing someone a Miraculous Medal or a saint card or perhaps a rosary can have a profound impact upon people including upon people you don't know."
In a recent commentary, writer Angelo Stagnaro reflected on the blessing of sacramentals (with particular attention to the Agnus Dei. He also describes an brief encounter in which he offered a rosary to a waitress who later become Prime Minister of Spain.
To access Mr. Stagnaro's complete post, please visit:
National Catholic Register: Blogs: Angelo Stagnaro: Have You Ever Heard of the Ancient Agnus Dei Devotion? (31 JUL 16)
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