Paragraph 1499

1499. “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.”97


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238. What is the link between the actions and the words in the celebration of the sacraments?

136. What does the Church mean when she confesses: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”?

510. When does the Church intervene in social areas?

122. What are the results of the sacrifice of Christ on the cross?

449. What is perjury?

422. What is justification?

34. What are the most ancient symbols (professions) of faith?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is the importance of persevering in the faith, according to 2 John 1:8?

What does the phrase “we live by faith, not by sight” in 2 Corinthians 5:7 mean?

What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself according to James 2:8, and why is it important?

What is the role of church leaders according to Ephesians 4:11-12?

God’s Holiness and the Call to Holiness: What Does the Book of Leviticus Teach Us About God’s Holiness and Our Responsibility to Be Holy? (Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2)

What is the importance of caring for the weak according to James 1:27?

How did Nehemiah deal with the division between rich and poor Jews in Nehemiah 5?