What happens in anointing of the sick
The priest says a few prayers to make the person feel better.
The prayers are meant to give you spiritual strength and even physical strength.
This sacrament is most likely to be the last sacrament you will receive.
The prayers are meant to give you spiritual strength and even physical strength.
This sacrament is most likely to be the last sacrament you will receive.
1. Chrism oil - The chrism oil heals you and makes you feel better
2. The cross - So that when the person dies he will head for Jesus in heaven
3. Laying of the hands - This represents the blessing that the sick person has received
4. Viaticum - Food for the long journey
5. Candles - Candles are set around so that the way to heaven is clear
Bible references
PS 23
Mk 6.7-13
2. The cross - So that when the person dies he will head for Jesus in heaven
3. Laying of the hands - This represents the blessing that the sick person has received
4. Viaticum - Food for the long journey
5. Candles - Candles are set around so that the way to heaven is clear
Bible references
PS 23
Mk 6.7-13