Meaning of anointing of the sick
Anointing of the Sick
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Meaning of anointing of the sick :
One of the seven sacraments in the Catholic Church, intended for those who are seriously ill, physically or mentally. The person is prayed with and then the oil of the sick is brought out. In silence, the priest lays hands on or over the head of the person to be anointed. Those around the person may also join in. Then as the priest anoints the forehead (symbol of our reason, will and inner spiritual life) and palms of the hands (symbol of all that we have done and do) of the sick person, tracing the sign of the cross. The one being anointed responds “Amen.” The words used are: “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. Amen.” The anointing is always done by a priest, since it includes the forgiveness of any sins that may have been committed. Because it includes forgiveness of sins, anointing is ordinarily reserved for those who have reached at least the age of reason, although for pastoral purposes a priest may anoint a younger child. The sickness needs to be serious, but can include chronic and long-term weakness, serious frailty in the elderly, anyone who will be undergoing surgery with anesthesia, emotional illnesses such as severe depression, and serious addictions. This sacrament is often still mistakenly referred to as the “last sacrament,” because in our history it was often reserved to the last moment. The Church asks now that people seek this sacrament as soon as serious illness arises and not wait. Those near death can also receive it, if they have not been anointed beforehand for their illness. It is not given to someone who has already died. Instead a blessing without the use of oil may be prayed over the body.
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