"These relics are only the poor and frail sign of what those men were and what they experienced so many centuries ago. The relics direct us towards God himself: it is he who, by the power of his grace, grants to weak human beings the courage to bear witness to him before the world.
By inviting us to venerate the mortal remains of the martyrs and saints, the Church does not forget that, in the end, these are indeed just human bones, but they are bones that belonged to individuals touched by the living power of God. The relics of the saints are traces of that invisible but real presence which sheds light upon the shadows of the world and reveals the Kingdom of Heaven in our midst. They cry out with us and for us: "Maranatha!" - "Come, Lord Jesus!". "
(Pope Benedict XVI, Address at the Beginning of the Apostolic Journey to Cologne for the 20th World Youth Day, 18 August 2005)
By inviting us to venerate the mortal remains of the martyrs and saints, the Church does not forget that, in the end, these are indeed just human bones, but they are bones that belonged to individuals touched by the living power of God. The relics of the saints are traces of that invisible but real presence which sheds light upon the shadows of the world and reveals the Kingdom of Heaven in our midst. They cry out with us and for us: "Maranatha!" - "Come, Lord Jesus!". "
(Pope Benedict XVI, Address at the Beginning of the Apostolic Journey to Cologne for the 20th World Youth Day, 18 August 2005)
Please find in this part of the website some helpful information regarding Relics of the Saints and how it is important to the Catholic Faith.
-A brief (and hopefully comprehensive) Introduction to Relics
-Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) concerning Relics and our Ministry
-Resources on Relics and Saints
It is our hope in collating these materials, we will provide you with the necessary information and enrich your understanding of the Faith regarding this tremendously valuable part of our Catholic Tradition.
-A brief (and hopefully comprehensive) Introduction to Relics
-Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) concerning Relics and our Ministry
-Resources on Relics and Saints
It is our hope in collating these materials, we will provide you with the necessary information and enrich your understanding of the Faith regarding this tremendously valuable part of our Catholic Tradition.