is it good luck to wear a religious medal?

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Are Catholic medals, scapulars, and crucifixes just religious good luck charms? No. Catholic sacramentals are not magical objects. They are sacred signs that direct us toward God, encourage devotion, and help dispose us to receive His grace. The Miraculous Medal recalls Our Lady's apparition to Saint Catherine Labouré and asks for Mary's intercession. The Brown Scapular represents devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and our call to Christian holiness. The crucifix constantly reminds Catholics of Jesus Christ and His sacrifice on Calvary. But none of these should ever be treated superstitiously. Superstition puts trust in the object. A sacramental directs our trust toward God. Subscribe to Catholic Voices and Prayers for daily Catholic truth, traditional devotions, the Holy Rosary, and straightforward answers about the Catholic Faith.