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Reflections

The Cycle of Prayer
What is the Cycle of Prayer?
A series of  resources  produced to support  the Cycle of Prayer
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What is the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
In the past this Sacrament became incorrectly known as the "Last Rites" and many of us grew up with images of the priest anointing the dying person, even anointing someone who had already died. There is a common misconception that accompanies this sacrament. Many Catholics believe that the sacrament is intended for those who are on the verge of death. The truth is that although anointing of the sick is for the seriously sick, a person need not be in danger of dying. The beginning of serious illness is the best time to request the sacrament.  It may be repeated during a long illness or as the elderly struggle with the infirmities of age.
The purpose of the sacrament is to unite the one who is sick with the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ so the sick may know the healing presence and love of the Lord, be strengthened in faith and experience the support of the Church.