Paschang

That the power of constituting Sacramentals, which the Church claims in canon 1145 is reasonable and legitimate, is a matter that can hardly be called into question. It is a power which Christ conferred upon her in the plainest terms. He gave the Apostles and the Church the power over unclean spirits:"heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out devils, freely have you received, frely give."

- John L. Paschang, Sacramentals According to the Code of Canon Law. (Washington,D.C.: Catholic University of America, 1925), 19.

Paschang gives great reference to scripture to ground his presentation of the theology of sacramentals.

He also makes a reference to Pohle-Pruess which is good (The Sacraments p.115-116) where they give an excellent image of the Church providing for the good of her children.