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Steve Ray – Wearing Rosary Keeps Away Demons?
On the May 8, 2008, edition of Catholic Answers Live, I was amazed to hear Steve Ray reference (seemingly approvingly) a book called, “The Secret of the Rosary,” for the idea that wearing a rosary “around your neck keeps the Devil away – it keeps the evil powers away, because they hate the rosary and…
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After-Splash – Paul Hoffer Responds to Holy Water Debate
Some time ago, PhatCatholic and I concluded a debate on the alleged efficacy of Holy Water (link to debate). Now, Paul Hoffer has taken up the cause in support of PhatCatholic’s position. His initial post is here (link), though I understand he plans a series of additional posts on the subject. A few quick thoughts…
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Superstition or Sacramental?
American Papist reports (link), you decide. My own two cents: this is plainly superstition. The Giants’ victory had nothing to do with a scrap of metal in someone’s pocket. I doubt the American Papist would be willing to debate the topic of: “Resolved: that blessed medals are effective for winning football games.” Nevertheless, we have…