What about the oils that many Catholics have around their homes and that are often associated with saints? While the use of holy oils made at the Chrism Mass is reserved for clergy, laypeople are encouraged to use other blessed oils that are called sacramentals. These oils are blessed by a priest or deacon or may be touched to a first-class relic (the physical remains) of a saint. They are used when praying for protection from harm or for healing.
Easter eggs are a beloved seasonal tradition, but did you know that they have deep roots in our faith? Beyond the chocolate and sweet treats, the elaborate Easter baskets, and the happily chaotic scavenger hunts for those delicious morsels, the egg has long been associated with the miracle at the center of our Catholic faith – Christ’s triumphant Resurrection.