the roman catholic church maintains that the legitimate use of sacramentals in its proper disposition is encouraged only by a firm faith and devotion to the triune god, and not by any magical or superstitious belief bestowed on the sacramental. in this regard, rosaries, scapulars, medals, and other devotional religious catholic paraphernalia derive their power, not simply from the symbolism displayed in the object, but rather from the blessing of the catholic church.