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| 470. How do the sacramentals obtain favors from God? | The sacramentals obtain favors from God through the prayers of the Church offered for those who make use of them; and through the devotion they inspire. |
| 471. What are the chief benefits obtained by the use of the sacramentals? | The chief benefits obtained by the use of the sacramentals are: First; actual graces; Second; the forgiveness of venial sins;Third; the remission of temporal punishment; Fourth; health of body and material blessings; Fifth; protection from evil spirits. |
| 472. Which are the chief kinds of sacramentals? | The chief kinds of sacramentals are: First; blessings given by priest and bishops; Second; exorcisms against evil spirits; Third; blessed objects of devotion. |
| 473. Which are the blessed objects of devotion most used by Catholics? | The blessed objects of devotion most used by Catholics are: holy water; candles; ashes; palms; crucifixes; medals; rosaries; scapulars; and images of Our Lord; the Blessed Virgin; and the saints. |
| 474. How should we make use of sacramentals? | We should make use of the sacramentals with faith and devotion; and never make them objects of superstition. |
| 475. What is prayer? | Prayer is the lifting up of our minds and hearts to God. |
