Anointing of the Sick- Our Lords Healing Touch

Anointing of the Sick-Our Lords Healing TouchAdam HuertazuelaJan Joel LuceroMary Gabrielle ReyesJerald LiwagDanielle Anne ReodicaFrederick Solis

VIDEOInterview with Fr. Joselito Santos

IntroductionAll sacraments heal in some way. For example:Marriage heals self-centerednessConfirmation heals the fear of witnessing to ChristPenance/Reconciliation heals our sinfulness But this Sacrament of Anointing is healing in a special sense: it brings Christs compassionate loving healing to bear on those suffering serious sickness (cf. CCC 1499).

By healing we do not necessarily mean a cure or the eradication of the disease or defect, which the medical profession pursues. While some diseases and evils may be incurable in the medical sense, there can be healing by holistic care that touches the body, soul, and spirit of the sick person (cf. 1 Thes 5:23).

Healing, then, means the process by which persons are helped to realize their full potential before God and their fellow men and women. The Good News is primarily about healing, not cure in the current medical sense.

Anointing of the SickIn this chapter well study anointing of the sick by discussing suffering, sickness and death and Jesus help in all of these; by briefly looking at the history, meaning and the ritual of the sacrament; and by discussing how we might live the sacrament in our own lives.

DefinitionTheAnointing of the Sickis one of the seven Catholic sacraments. According to Catholic doctrine, this sacrament serves as a channel for special graces from God that comfort and heal, physically and/or spiritually, people who are seriously ill and in danger of death.

The sacrament of the sick- anointing- is a sign of comfort, peace, hope and solidarity with others.

It also provides a winning attitude- the heart and victory of Jesus Christ in the most painful of human situations: serious illness and near-death.

Biblical VersesJames 5:14-15

Is there anyone sick among you? He should ask for the presbyters of the Church. They in turn are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the Name (of the Lord). This prayer uttered in faith will reclaim the one who is ill, and the Lord will restore him to health. If he has committed any sins, forgiveness will be his.

Biblical VersesMark 6:56

56And wherever he wentinto villages, towns or countrysidethey placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak,and all who touched it were healed.

Biblical VersesMark 7:31-37Jesus Heals a Deaf and Mute Man

31Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyreand went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galileeand into the region of the Decapolis.

32There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk,and they begged Jesus to place his hand onhim.

33After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the mans ears. Then he spitand touched the mans tongue.

34He looked up to heavenand with a deep sighsaid to him,Ephphatha!(which meansBe opened!).

35At this, the mans ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly.

36Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone.But the more he did so, the more they kept talking about it.37People were overwhelmed with amazement. He has done everything well, they said. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.

Biblical VersesLuke 14:1-6Jesus at a Pharisees House

1One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee,he was being carefully watched.

2There in front of him was a man suffering from abnormal swelling of his body.

3Jesus asked the Pharisees and experts in the law,Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?

4But they remained silent. So taking hold of the man, he healed him and sent him on his way.

5Then he asked them,If one of you has a child[a]or an ox that falls into a well on the Sabbath day, will you not immediately pull it out?

6And they had nothing to say.

Biblical VersesMark 6:13

13They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oiland healed them.

Background/HistoryNEW TESTAMENT TIMES.

Jesus. People came from all over to be cured by Jesus and Jesus responded to the many request for healing (Mk 6:56). We have already seen examples of Jesus healing ministry in the previous section. We also saw that Jesus gave his power of healing to the disciples who exercised this power even while Jesus was with them (Mk 6:13).

Background/HistoryNEW TESTAMENT TIMES.

II. Early Church.

This chapter began with an important quote from the Epistle of James. In it, we find ample evidence that the early Christian community had a ceremony very similar to our current rite of the anointing of the sick. We should note two other significant things.

First, this action of anointing the sick was performed by the official church through the presbyters (another term for priests). Therefore, these anointing may very well be considered sacraments.

Second. The anointing of the sick was connected the sacrament forgiveness of sin. In a sense this sacrament completes the sacrament of reconciliation. In a time of crisis, the person can rely on the church to offer prayer, love and the forgiveness of Christ. As a person prepares for possible death, a time of great loneliness, he or she can experience oneness with the Christian community as it offers strength and reconciliation.

Background/HistoryTHROUGH THE AGES

First to fifth centuries. There is not much evidence discussing this sacrament in the early years. However, this much can be said:There was no formal riteThe oil was blessed by the official church and was used to anoint sick. The theme of physical as well as spiritual healing was stressed.Sixth to eighth centuries.Although the oil was blessed by bishops or priests (soon only by the bishop), laymen and laywomen sometimes took the oil home to use when they were sick and administered the sacrament themselves.The oil was generously applied to the ailing or injured part of the body. If the sick person had a more general illness, the head, breast or shoulders were anointed. If the theme of sin and forgiveness were to be stressed, the organs of the sense were anointed because these were considered the gated of sin.

Background/HistoryIII. MIDDLE AGES

The anointing became much more ritualized. Only priests were supposed to administer the anointings. This also meant that they had to be much more available to minister to the sick.

The sacrament was associated more and more with those who were in extreme danger to death. As such, the sacrament was frequently called extreme unction: (the last anointing) or by the term sacrament of the departing. This association minimized the use of the sacrament for the sick as it was more and more reserved just for the dying.

Vatican II stated Extreme Unction, which may also and more properly be called Anointing of the Sick, is not a sacrament intended only for those who are at the point of death. Hence, it is certain that as soon as any of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, this is already a suitable time for them to receive this sacrament (Sacrosanctum Concilium, #73).

Background/HistoryIV. Council of Trent to 20th century

The theology of this important council set the basic tone for the churchs practice until recent times. This theology is summarized here:

Although the sacrament is discussed by Trent in the context of a dying Christian, the administration of the sacrament is not limited to those who are at the point of death.

The sacrament has these purpose and effects:Strengthens and comforts the sick person during the trials of illness.Brings both spiritual and physical healing.Wipes away sin.

Finally, Trent teaches firmly that this anointing of the sick is truly a sacrament (against the Reformers who denied)

SymbolsCandles.

Traditionally, one or two candles are part of the Sick Call Set, and the candles are lit at the time of the priests arrival.

It is Christ who is the Light of the World (John 8:12; 12:46).

By lighting the candles, the faithful acknowledge and welcome Christ present in the Eucharist, which is often given at the time of anointing, as well as Christ present in the person of the priest who represents Jesus, the Divine Physician (Matthew 9:12; Mark 2:17; Luke 4:23; 5:31).

SymbolsA cross or crucifix.

A cross or crucifix is another part of the Sick Call Set, and it is customary to have one on display at the time of anointing.

The sick join themselves and their sufferings to the passion and death of Christ (No. 1499, Catechism of the Catholic Church).

St. Paul explained, If we only suffer with him, so that we might be glorified with him (Romans 8:17); and St. Peter re-echoed, Rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed, you may also rejoice exultantly (1 Peter 4:13).

SymbolsAn oil stock or the letters OI.

OI stands for oleum infirmorum, the oil of the infirm, the sacred olive oil used to anoint the sick. Artistically, it may be shown as a pitcher, vial, bottle or metal oil stock.

The oil represents Jesus healing grace.

The Twelve used oil to anoint the sick, and many were cured (Mark 6:13).

SymbolsA stole.

The stole is the symbol of the priesthood, and it is the priest (or a bishop), and only a priest, who is the minister of the sacrament of anointing.

SymbolsA cup or chalice.

A cup is a symbol of the suffering of the sick person.

Jesus asked James and John if they could drink from the cup of suffering (Matthew 20:22,23; Mark 10:38,39); and Jesus asked his heavenly father if he could be spared his cup of suffering (Matthew 26:39; Mark 14:36; Luke 22:42; John 18:11).

Those who request the sacrament of anointing have been given a share in the cup of suffering, and they hope to receive divine assistance as they endure their affliction.

Anointing of the Sick Kit

STOLE

BOOKSHOLYOILPYXCRUCIFIX

ASPERGIL

Who Can Receive This Sacrament?Any baptized Catholic who has reached the age of reason (usually around seven years old) can receive this sacrament if he or she is gravely ill and in danger of death.

Many Catholics also request the Anointing of the Sick before major surgery.

Elderly Catholics who are experiencing the frailty and health challenges of old age are also welcome to receive the Anointing.

The sacrament may be received more than once, even during the same illness if it progresses in seriousness.

The Rite of Anointing of the SickMatter: Anointing with Oil

Form: "Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. Amen May the Lord, who frees your spirit from sin, save you and raise you up. Amen."

The Rite of Anointing of the SickGreeting. The priest greets the sick person and offers Gods peace. He may sprinkle the room with holy water. He then reminds those present of the words of the apostle James concerning prayer for the sick, faith, healing and forgiveness (Jas 55:13-16). The sick person is entrusted to the Lord.Penitential rite. The priest conducts a penitential rite similar to the one used at Mass. He then reads a brief scripture passage and may or may not give an explanation of its meaning. This is followed by a number of petitions for sick.Laying-on of hands. The laying-on of hands is done in silence.Anointing of the sick person. Today the anointing is on the forehead and the hands. The priest says:Through his holy anointingMay the lord in his love and mercy help youWith the grace of the holy spirit. Amen.May the lord who frees you from sinSave you and raise you up. Amen.

Conclusion. The priest offer a special prayer appropriate to the sick persons condition. All present recite the Our Father and, if the sick person is able to do so, he or she receives holy Communion. The rite concludes with a special blessing for health, strength, and endurances.

The Rite of Anointing of the Sick

The Rite of Anointing of the Sick

The Rite of Anointing of the Sick

The Rite of Anointing of the Sick

The Rite of Anointing of the SickLITURGY OF HOLY COMMUNION

The priest shows the Eucharistic Bread to those present saying:

This is the Lamb of Godwho takes away the sins of the world.Come to me all you that labor and are burdenedand I will refresh you.

The sick person and all who are to receive communion say:

Lord, I am not worthy to receive you,but only say the word and I shall be healed.

The Body of Christ[Latin:Corpus Christi]

The sick person answers:Amen.

Then the priest says:The Blood of Christ

The sick person answers:Amen,and receives communion.

Others present who wish to receive Communion then do so in the usual way. After the conclusion of the rite, the priest cleanses the vessel as usual.

The Rite of Anointing of the SickSILENT PRAYERThen a period of silence may be observed

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

The priest says a concluding prayer.

Let us pray.

Pause for silent prayer, if this has not preceded

All-powerful God,through the paschal mystery of Christ your Sonyou have completed the work of our redemption.May we, who in these sacramental signsproclaim his death and resurrection,grow in the experience of your saving power.We ask this through Christ our Lord.R.Amen.

The Rite of Anointing of the SickCONCLUDING RITE

BLESSING

The priest blesses the sick person and the others present, using one of the following blessings. If, however, any of the Blessed Sacrament remains, he may bless the sick person by making a sign of the cross with the blessed sacrament, in silence.

May the Lord be with you to protect you. R.Amen.

May he guide you and give you strength. R.Amen.

May he watch over you, keep you in his care, and bless you with his peace. R.Amen.

May almighty God bless you,the Father, and the Son,+and the Holy Spirit.R.Amen.

Effects of the SacramentAccording to Catholic doctrine, the Anointing of the Sick affects the sick person in the following ways:

It provides courage, strength, and peace in the face of illness.It helps the sick person to trust in God no matter what happens.It gives the sick person grace to unite his or her suffering to the passion of Christ.It provides physical and/or spiritual healing according to God's will.It offers necessary graces so that the sick person may prepare for death.It pours out consolation and hope.It provides an opportunity for the forgiveness of sins even when the sick person is too ill to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation.

SUMMARYGods concern for the entire human person is sacramentalized in Christian ministries to peoples bodily well being.

The sacramental liturgy of anointing of the sick is a focal expression of this concern. Quite recently the understanding and practice of this rite have shifted. Not too long ago, the liturgy was called and actually was a sacrament of extreme unction, a rite performed when a Christian was on the point of death.

Now the rite is used more broadly, for any reason serious situation of illness, as a help to the individual in dealing with the personally damaging effects of the sickness and suffering. The name is appropriately changed to sacrament of anointing.

The purpose of this liturgy is to sacramentalize both the support of the Christian community and the faith witness of the suffering person.

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The Code of Canon LawTHE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK (Cann. 998 - 1007)

Can. 998 The anointing of the sick, by which the Church commends the faithful who are dangerously ill to the suffering and glorified Lord in order that he relieve and save them, is conferred by anointing them with oil and pronouncing the words prescribed in the liturgical books.

The Code of Canon LawCHAPTER I. THE CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT

Can. 999 In addition to a bishop, the following can bless the oil to be used in the anointing of the sick: 1. Those equivalent to a diocesan bishop by law;2. Any presbyter in a case of necessity, but only in the actual celebration of the sacrament.

Can. 1000 1. The anointings with the words, order, and manner prescribed in the liturgical books are to be performed carefully. In a case of necessity, however, a single anointing on the forehead or even on some other part of the body is sufficient, while the entire formula is said. 2. The minister is to perform the anointings with his own hand, unless a grave reason warrants the use of an instrument.

The Code of Canon LawCHAPTER I. THE CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT

Can. 1001 Pastors of souls and those close to the sick are to take care that the sick are consoled by this sacrament at the appropriate time.

Can. 1002 The communal celebration of the anointing of the sick for many of the sick at once, who have been suitably prepared and are properly disposed, can be performed according to the prescripts of the diocesan bishop.

The Code of Canon LawCHAPTER II. THE MINISTER OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Can. 1003 Every priest and a priest alone validly administers the anointing of the sick.All priests to whom the care of souls has been entrusted have the duty and right of administering the anointing of the sick for the faithful entrusted to their pastoral office. For a reasonable cause, any other priest can administer this sacrament with at least the presumed consent of the priest mentioned above. Any priest is permitted to carry blessed oil with him so that he is able to administer the sacrament of the anointing of the sick in a case of necessity.

The Code of Canon LawCHAPTER III. THOSE ON WHOM THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK IS TO BE CONFERRED

Can. 1004 The anointing of the sick can be administered to a member of the faithful who, having reached the use of reason, begins to be in danger due to sickness or old age. This sacrament can be repeated if the sick person, having recovered, again becomes gravely ill or if the condition becomes more grave during the same illness.

Can. 1005 This sacrament is to be administered in a case of doubt whether the sick person has attained the use of reason, is dangerously ill, or is dead.Can. 1006 This sacrament is to be conferred on the sick who at least implicitly requested it when they were in control of their faculties. Can. 1007 The anointing of the sick is not to be conferred upon those who persevere obstinately in manifest grave sin.