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What is the deal with relics? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

Jun 22, 2024

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., an expert on Catholic practices, discusses the veneration of relics in the Catholic Church. He explains the significance of relics as objects of intercession and unity within the Christian community, shedding light on the practice of kissing bones and why it may seem odd at first but ultimately makes sense.

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Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

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Venerating relics showcases reverence for saints and angels, distinct from worship reserved for God alone.

Relics symbolize the tangible connection to saints, embodying their sanctity and serving as a link to Christian community.

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The Practice of Accumulating and Venerating Relics

Venerating relics is part of the church's encouragement to worship, extending beyond God to angels and men. Different forms of worship are discussed, with latria reserved for God alone and dulia for angels and men. Relics represent a form of dulia, showcasing veneration towards saints and angels, acknowledging their excellence and the work of God in them.

Exploring the Catholic Practice of Relics and Veneration

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Fr. Pine explains one of the weirdest Catholic Practices, Veneration of Relics. Why do we keep all these bones? Why do we kiss them? It seems odd at first but in the end it makes sense.

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