SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK
WHAT IS THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK?
WHAT IS THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK?
WHAT IS THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church 1526 quotes James 5:14-15: "Is any among you sick? Let them call for the ministers of the Church, and let the ministers pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise them up; and if they have committed sins,
The Catechism of the Catholic Church 1526 quotes James 5:14-15: "Is any among you sick? Let them call for the ministers of the Church, and let the ministers pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise them up; and if they have committed sins, they will be forgiven" . This sacrament unites the sufferings of Christians due to serious illness or old age to the saving and healing power of Jesus. People receive forgiveness for their sins and comfort in their suffering and sometimes even physical healing. The priest anoints the forehead and hands of the sick person asking God to grant the person the strength of the Holy Spirit, forgiveness and salvation. It is the right of every Catholic.
WHY DO WE NEED THIS SACRAMENT?
WHAT IS THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK?
WHAT IS THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK?
The Sacraments of the Church are accompaniments from the cradle to the grave, to strengthen us and unseal for us all the graces which the Lord wishes to bestow on his disciples. Our Lord wouldn't leave us without care and of course he promised to be with the Church always. It is a Sacrament of Jesus' love and mercy when we need it most,
The Sacraments of the Church are accompaniments from the cradle to the grave, to strengthen us and unseal for us all the graces which the Lord wishes to bestow on his disciples. Our Lord wouldn't leave us without care and of course he promised to be with the Church always. It is a Sacrament of Jesus' love and mercy when we need it most, so it it important that we don't deprive ourselves or other people of this heavenly opportunities. During his life on earth, he healed the sick, raised the dead, forgave people their sins. It is the same ministry that is continued by the Catholic Church today.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO WHEN I AM SERIOUSLY ILL?
WHAT IS THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK?
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO WHEN I AM SERIOUSLY ILL?
You need to contact your parish priest as soon as the need for it arise - like when you are going on admission to the hospital for a serious illness or even due to old age infirmity or weakness, especially as it gets progressively worse. Otherwise the hospital chaplains can be contacted once in the hospital.
In St Chad's Parish, like in
You need to contact your parish priest as soon as the need for it arise - like when you are going on admission to the hospital for a serious illness or even due to old age infirmity or weakness, especially as it gets progressively worse. Otherwise the hospital chaplains can be contacted once in the hospital.
In St Chad's Parish, like in any other parish, we normally visit the sick in their homes, care homes and hospitals and - upon demand - confer the Sacrament. Also we have a mass for the anointing of the sick every fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm.