The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is intended for those who are ill. The rite consists of the “laying on of hands” and the anointing of the hands and forehead of the sick person. The illness need not be life threatening to receive the Sacrament. And in fact, it is common practice now for people to be anointed if they are suffering with a chronic disease or addiction and wish to receive the special grace of this sacrament. This Sacrament is not to be confused with the old notion of the “last rites,” which were reserved only for persons in imminent danger of death.
Communal Celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
Next Sunday, February 19
th at the 9:00 AM Mass