1510. However, the apostolic Church has its own rite for the sick, attested to by St. James: “Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders [presbyters] of the Church and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.”122 Tradition has recognized in this rite one of the seven sacraments.123
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
303. What are the acts of the penitent?
221. In what way is the Father the source and the goal of the liturgy?
378. What are the human virtues?
428. Are all called to Christian holiness?
66. In what sense do we understand man and woman as created “in the image of God”?
588. What does “Hallowed be thy Name” mean?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
The Fall of Mankind: How Did Adam and Eve’s Disobedience Affect the World? (Genesis 3:1-24)
Love and friendship: the importance of relationships in life (Ecc 4:9-12)
How to deal with opposition to the truth of the Gospel?
What is the spiritual battle mentioned in 2 Timothy 2:3-4, and how can a Christian fight it?
What is Ezekiel’s message about individual responsibility before God?
