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Let us pray. A. General. Father in heaven, through this holy anointing grant N. comfort in his/her suffering. When he/she is afraid, give him/her courage, when afflicted, give him/her patience, when dejected, afford him/her hope, and when alone, assure him/her of the support of your holy people.
Ritual prayer and action by their very nature involve an encounter with God's presence in faith and culture, according to Pastoral Care of the Sick. The sacramental action of anointing with oil and prayer over an individual is an efficacious action for a sick person. Prayer of intercession or petition accompanies this ritual action.
Anointing of the sick, known also by other names such as unction, is a form of religious anointing or "unction" (an older term with the same meaning) for the benefit of a sick person. It is practiced by many Christian churches and denominations.
23 lis 2020 · Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. (James 5:14–15).
5 sie 2024 · The Roman Catholic Church interprets James 5:14 within the context of the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. This sacrament, formerly known as Extreme Unction or Last Rites, involves a priest anointing the sick with oil, praying for their healing and spiritual strength.
Anointing of the Sick and the Sacrament of the Eucharist, celebrated together, provide spiritual strength and nourishment for the passage from death to eternal life.
When the Anointing of the Sick is administered to a person who is likely dying, the Apostolic Blessing is given along with the anointing and that is considered last rites, since it is, most likely, the last time the person will receive it.
