This resemblance borne by sacramentals with regards to sacraments is also indicated in the canon by the term "imitation"….The scope of that imitation is - subject to the ontological nature - indeed a broad one. As has been shown by the doctrine, they resemble eachother in that:
In this commentary on canon 1166 of the new Code of Canon Law, the author outlines five points of "imitation", namely: 1.sensible signs, 2.public means of sanctification, 3.they are intended to produce spiritual effects, 4.their confection and administration belong to the public worship of the Church hence are regulated by law, 5.their efficacy flows from the passion, death and resurrection of Christ.
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