Anointing of the Sick

"But rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly." (1Peter 4:13)

"Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint (him) with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven." (James 5:14-15)

"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." (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1499)

Please notify the Parish Office (507-288-5528) when any parishioner would like the sacrament administered.

"This sacrament confers a special grace which unites the sick person more intimately to the Passion of Christ for his good and for the good of all the Church. It gives comfort, peace, courage, and even the forgiveness of sins if the sick person is not able to make a confession. Sometimes, if it is the will of God, this sacrament even brings about the restoration of physical health. In any case this Anointing prepares the sick person for the journey to the Father’s House." (Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church 319)

To explore the Anointing of the Sick further, click on one of the links below:

The meaning of suffering by Pope John Paul II in Salvifici Doloris
An excerpt from "God and the World" by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)
A history of the Anointing of the Sick
Fr. Tom's presentation on the sacrament

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