Many Catholics have heard of practices like burying a statue of St. Joseph to sell a house, wearing a scapular for protection, or praying certain prayers for specific outcomes.

But when does a devotion become superstition?

In this episode of Catholicism Unwrapped, the Fathers Andy discuss what the Catechism of the Catholic Church actually says about superstition, why it is considered sinful, and why human beings are naturally tempted to fall into it.

They talk about the difference between authentic Catholic devotion and treating religious practices like magic, the danger of attributing power to objects instead of to God, and how superstition is connected to divination and false trust.

They also answer questions like:

• Can you be a good Christian and still do superstitious rituals?

This episode is meant to be honest and clear, especially for those who may not realize that superstition is something the Church takes seriously.

Faith is not magic, and trust in God cannot be replaced by rituals.