What are the sacramentals which are known to ward off and drive out the demonic?
In order to avoid superstitious use of these sacramentals, the laity are strongly encouraged to discuss these sacramentals with a knowledgeable priest. These sacramentals include but are not limited to: holy water, exorcized and blessed salt, votive candles, incense, holy oil (not Oil of the Sick which is destined for use in the sacrament of Extreme Unction), Epiphany water and medals (e.g. St. Benedict Medals – such as putting them at the entrance of each door and window of a home, on things that behave strangely, such as computers, and also with people) and sacred images. Holy oil may be used on the following: on persons, by placing the oil on the area that is influenced by the demon, or in the Sign of the Cross on the forehead on things by making the Sign of the Cross on the thing that is discovered to be influenced (this can include animals, although holy water is normally used on animals) on houses, Signs of the Cross are made over the entrances to doors and windows or on items in
In order to avoid superstitious use of these sacramentals, the laity are strongly encouraged to discuss these sacramentals with a knowledgeable priest. These sacramentals include but are not limited to: holy water, exorcized and blessed salt, votive candles, incense, holy oil (not Oil of the Sick which is destined for use in the sacrament of Extreme Unction), Epiphany water and medals (e.g. St. Benedict Medals – such as putting them at the entrance of each door and window of a home, on things that behave strangely, such as computers, and also with people) and sacred images. Holy oil may be used on the following: on persons, by placing the oil on the area that is influenced by the demon, or in the Sign of the Cross on the forehead on things by making the Sign of the Cross on the thing that is discovered to be influenced (this can include animals, although holy water is normally used on animals) on houses, Signs of the Cross are made over the entrances to doors and windows or on items in
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