1532. The special grace of the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick has as its effects:
– the uniting of the sick person to the passion of Christ, for his own good and that of the whole Church;
– the strengthening, peace, and courage to endure in a Christian manner the sufferings of illness or old age;
– the forgiveness of sins, if the sick person was not able to obtain it through the sacrament of Penance;
– the restoration of health, if it is conducive to the salvation of his soul;
– the preparation for passing over to eternal life.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
595. How is forgiveness possible?
573. Are there objections to prayer?
185. When is the infallibility of the Magisterium exercised?
310. What are the effects of this sacrament?
135. How will Christ judge the living and the dead?
287. Why is the Holy Eucharist the paschal banquet?
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