ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Experience the
miracle of healing
If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
~ James 5:14-15
Experience comfort, peace, courage…
Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. Contact us if you wish to arrange anointing for someone who is ill.
THE MIRACLE OF HEALING
The most prevalent miracles performed by Jesus in His lifetime may well be the healing and purifying of the sick, with His divine grace saving and restoring them, even in death. In the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, it is this same grace that imparts physical healing to the suffering and also bestows the spiritual gifts of comfort, courage and faith.
THE OIL OF THE SICK
Oil of the Sick, pure oil which had been blessed by the Archbishop at Chrism Mass on Maundy Thursday, is used for anointing the recipient of the sacrament on the hands and forehead, as the priest says: Through this holy anointing, may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up.
THE ACT OF RECONCILIATION
Anointing of the Sick is often administered in conjunction with the Sacrament of Reconciliation since Penance (Confession) is the sacrament by which God intends our mortal sins to be forgiven and, if the recipient is near death, Viaticum (Holy Communion), as spiritual food for the journey to eternal life, may also be administered.