St. Blaise, the Blessing of Throats, and the Power of Sacramentals Explained

About this sermon

What is the Blessing of Throats — and why does the Church still do it 1,700 years later? On the Feast (or commemoration) of St. Blaise, Catholics around the world receive the traditional Blessing of Throats, invoking the intercession of a holy bishop and martyr who miraculously healed a child suffering from a deadly throat ailment on his way to martyrdom in the year 316 AD. But this sermon goes deeper. In this talk, we explore: Who St. Blaise really was Why the Church blesses throats on his day Why the blessing is still given even when his commemoration is suppressed by the Sunday liturgy And most importantly: what sacramentals are — and why they matter You’ll also learn the critical difference between sacraments and sacramentals, why sacraments work infallibly, and why sacramentals depend on both the power of the Church and our disposition. From holy water and rosaries to blessed candles, ashes, palms, medals, and the Sign of the Cross — sacramentals are not Catholic “decorations” or superstition. They are channels of grace, powerful weapons in the spiritual life, and essential helps for sanctification. As Father Ton famously explained, sacramentals are like a mirror flashing sunlight to attract rescuers — they do not save souls by themselves, but they call down heavenly help when used with faith and devotion. This sermon is ideal for: Catholics wanting deeper catechesis Converts and inquirers confused about sacramentals Anyone who’s ever wondered why the Church blesses objects Those who want to live the sacramental life more intentionally 🕯️ Tradition isn’t nostalgia — it’s the living faith of the Church. ⏱️ Chapter Timestamps (SEO-Friendly) 00:00 Feast of St. Blaise and Liturgical Context 00:31 Why St. Blaise Is Still Honored 01:54 The Miracle Behind the Blessing of Throats 02:18 Origin of the Blessing of Throats 03:06 What Is a Sacrament? 04:16 Why Sacraments Actually Cause Grace 04:49 What Are Sacramentals? 05:52 Why Disposition Matters with Sacramentals 07:25 Classic Definition of Sacramentals Explained 08:01 Father Ton’s Desert Mirror Story 09:22 How Sacramentals Obtain Grace 10:16 Sacraments vs Sacramentals Compared 11:14 Why God Uses Material Things 12:01 Examples of Sacramentals 12:25 Why Sacramentals Are Not Superstition 13:27 Are Sacramentals Required for Salvation? 14:18 Candles, Ashes, Palms, and Grace 15:06 Sanctifying the Secular World 15:34 Why Sacramentals Matter Today For more please visit luke1128.org & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest The website https://sensusfidelium.com/ To donate please visit https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ Donations to Sensus Fidelium is 501(c)3 tax deductible #StBlaise #BlessingOfThroats #Sacramentals #CatholicTradition #CatholicTeaching #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicCatechesis #Sacraments #CatholicFaith #CatholicLife #SaintsOfTheChurch #LiturgicalYear #CatholicExplained

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• Blessing & Favor