Paragraph 1527

1527. The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick has as its purpose the conferral of a special grace on the Christian experiencing the difficulties inherent in the condition of grave illness or old age.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

89. How does the Church set forth the Mystery of the Incarnation?

213. How can one reconcile the existence of hell with the infinite goodness of God?

306. Why can venial sins also be the object of sacramental confession?

561. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in prayer?

328. What is the effect of ordination to the priesthood?

49. How do the three divine Persons work?

192. What is the consecrated life?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

The Fall of Mankind: How Did Adam and Eve’s Disobedience Affect the World? (Genesis 3:1-24)

How did King Asa restore true worship and win the war against Ethiopia in 1 Kings 15:9-24?

What is the meaning of the “True Vine” metaphor in John 15:1-8?

How did a woman’s faith heal her of a hemorrhage, according to Matthew 9:20-22?

How can wisdom protect us from evil, as revealed in Wisdom 7:28-29?

What is the meaning of David’s song of gratitude to God?

How does the story of Rich and Lazarus warn us about the consequences of greed? (Luke 16:19-31)