Teresa Hallam Guide Distinguishes Sacramentals From Charms

Teresa Hallam’s new guide to Catholic sacramentals explains how medals, scapulars, holy water and other devotional objects can support prayer and faith in daily life. It distinguishes sacramentals from charms, emphasizing that blessed objects point believers toward God and do not possess independent power, guarantee protection or replace sound judgment. The handbook covers the objects’ meanings and uses, Church practices, and practical questions about choosing and caring for them.






