1523. A preparation for the final journey. If the sacrament of anointing of the sick is given to all who suffer from serious illness and infirmity, even more rightly is it given to those at the point of departing this life; so it is also called sacramentum exeuntium (the sacrament of those departing).138 The Anointing of the Sick completes our conformity to the death and Resurrection of Christ, just as Baptism began it. It completes the holy anointings that mark the whole Christian life: that of Baptism which sealed the new life in us, and that of Confirmation which strengthened us for the combat of this life. This last anointing fortifies the end of our earthly life like a solid rampart for the final struggles before entering the Father’s house.139
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
438. What importance does the Church give to the Decalogue?
78. After the first sin, what did God do?
532. What does Jesus call for in poverty of spirit?
211. How can we help the souls being purified in purgatory?
480. What does the Lord ask of every person in regard to peace?
389. What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
442. What is implied in the affirmation of God: “I am the Lord your God” (Exodus 20:2)?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How does the story of Rich and Lazarus warn us about the consequences of greed? (Luke 16:19-31)
Who was Hezekiah in the Bible and how does his story teach us about the importance of trusting God?
How can Christ’s return be a comfort in the midst of pain, according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18?
What is the seventy week prophecy in Daniel 9?
What is the meaning of the “True Vine” metaphor in John 15:1-8?
What are the characteristics a Christian leader should have according to 1 Timothy 3:1-7?
