Anointing of the Sick
The anointing of the sick is administered to bring spiritual and physical strength during an illness and
near the time of death.
The rite is performed to convey God’s grace to the recipient, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
The anointing of the sick is not a sacrament only for those who are at the point of death.
"As soon as anyone of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time
for him to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived"
(CCC 1514)
Of course, our healing, like all things, is subject to God’s will.
Sometimes God allows us to undergo sickness as a form of discipline and training in righteousness. God
often permits these trials for our sanctification. Even though we must face a certain amount of suffering
and affliction in this life, we know God’s grace is sufficient to sustain us. All of God’s graces, including
physical health, are bestowed to lead to the salvation of our souls. Therefore, if we suffer, we should look
upon it as an opportunity for good, by offering up our sufferings for our own sanctification and for our
departed brothers and sisters in Christ.
The anointing of the sick is administered to bring spiritual and physical strength during an illness and
near the time of death.
The rite is performed to convey God’s grace to the recipient, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
The anointing of the sick is not a sacrament only for those who are at the point of death.
"As soon as anyone of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time
for him to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived"
(CCC 1514)
Of course, our healing, like all things, is subject to God’s will.
Sometimes God allows us to undergo sickness as a form of discipline and training in righteousness. God
often permits these trials for our sanctification. Even though we must face a certain amount of suffering
and affliction in this life, we know God’s grace is sufficient to sustain us. All of God’s graces, including
physical health, are bestowed to lead to the salvation of our souls. Therefore, if we suffer, we should look
upon it as an opportunity for good, by offering up our sufferings for our own sanctification and for our
departed brothers and sisters in Christ.
The special grace of the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick has the effects of:
Uniting the sick person to the passion of Christ, for his own good and that of the whole Church
Strengthening, peace, and courage to endure in a Christian manner the sufferings of illness or old age
Forgiveness of sins, if the sick person was not able to obtain it through the sacrament of Penance
Restoration of health, if it is conducive to the salvation of his soul
Preparation for passing over to eternal life
Uniting the sick person to the passion of Christ, for his own good and that of the whole Church
Strengthening, peace, and courage to endure in a Christian manner the sufferings of illness or old age
Forgiveness of sins, if the sick person was not able to obtain it through the sacrament of Penance
Restoration of health, if it is conducive to the salvation of his soul
Preparation for passing over to eternal life
| To receive the Anointing of the Sick, call the Parish Office at 480.998.3843 |
