Statues, Medals, Images, Scapulars.
Rosaries, images, holy water, scapulars, medals, crucifixes, etc. What is their purpose? Why do Catholics use them and is this a violation of the commandments in the Bible? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains.
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