What Catholics Believe About Relics: Types, Miracles & Veneration Explained - Formed

Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein, associate professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, as she answers some of the internet's most pressing questions about relics. What are relics? Where do they come from? Do Catholics worship relics? Find out answers to these and many more questions in this episode. 00:00 Intro 00:16 What is a relic? 00:51 What is a saint? 02:14 Where do relics come from? 03:10 Are there different types of relics? 04:09 Why do Catholics divide up the body of saint but generally forbid spreading ashes? 05:29 How are relics verified? 05:56 Do Catholics worship relics? 06:42 When did the veneration of relics become a thing? 07:29 Are relics biblical? 08:14 Why do some relics cause miracles? 08:55 Why are relics housed in fancy cases? 09:26 Can I buy a relic? 09:59 Do you have a favorite relic? Explore the Catholic Saints Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-saints/id1597828386 Watch Eternal Rest: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/770628 Buy Dr. Klein's book: https://www.amazon.com/Angels-Saints-Matter-Engaging-Catholicism/dp/1646802373