Anointing of the Sick
"By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ." CCC 1499
When should someone receive the sacrament?
When should someone receive the sacrament?
- "It is fitting to receive the Anointing of the Sick just prior to a serious operation." CCC 1515
- "… 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
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
2450 NE 27th St. Bend, Oregon 97701 Phone: (541) 382-3631 Fax: (541) 385-8879 Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. To Give: Thank you for your generosity, click here. |