Anointing of the sick
one of the seven sacraments. It is administered by a bishop or priest to someone who suffers from illness or old age. It includes prayers and anointing of the hands and forehead with the Oil of the Sick. It is usually administered together with Penance and the Eucharist.
Compassion
from the Latin meaning " to suffer together with". It is love, kindness, mercy, or forbearance shown to a neighbor who is suffering in some way.
Conversion
a radical reorientation of one's whole life away from sin and evil toward God. This is a central element of Christ's preaching, of the Church's ministry of evangelization, and of the sacrament of Penance.
Miracles
a sign, wonder, or event, which transcends the laws of nature and can therefore only be attributed to divine power. The miracles of Jesus were messianic sign of the presence of God's Kingdom.
Passion
the suffering and Death of Jesus.
Prayers for the Dead
from the very beginning, the Church (following the practice of Judaism) has offered prayers, especially the Eucharistic Sacrifice, on behalf of the souls in Purgatory, that they might enter into the fullness of heavenly bliss.
Salvific
pertaining to the salvation of souls: freedom from attachment, enjoying the vision of God, consummating happiness and union with God. All of this is joined to Christ's saving Passion.
Viaticum
the Eucharist received by a dying person.
Lourdes
Place of healing. Delizia Cirolli's tumor was miraculously healed when she bathed in the water.
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta
Devoted life to helping the poorest of the poor. Worked in Calcutta and treated sick.
Jacques Fesch
Robbed a bank and killed a policeman. Began praying in prison and was sentenced to death. Linked to the good thief who died on Calvary.
Matter of anointing of the sick
oil of the sick
Form of anointing of the sick
Through this holy anointing, by his most loving mercy, may the Lord assist you by the grace of the Holy Spirit so that freed from your sins he may save you and raise you up.
Minister of anointing of the sick
Priest or bishop