Anointing of the Sick

Requirements: 2

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The person who is to be anointed is dying

or gravely ill.

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2.

A Priest (but in absence a lay person may conduct

the rite)

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3.

Crucifix, Holy Water, Candles and Oil.

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RITES 6

The peace of the Lord be

with you always.

The priest places the holy oil on the table, and then vests in surplice and stole. Next he presents a crucifix to be devoutly kissed by the sick person. After that he sprinkles holy water in the form of a cross on the p a t i e n t , t h e r o o m , a n d t h e bystanders

Initial Blessing

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Sprinkle Holy Water.

This is to remind us of

Baptism and how Jesus incorporated us in his

paschal mystery.

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Reading:

James 5:13-16

if anyone of you is in trouble, he should prayIf one of you is ill, he should send for the eldersand they must anoint him with oil and pray over him....

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Gospel:

Matthew 11: 25-30

Come to me, all you who labor and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

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Prayer for the Sick / Litany

F r e e h i m from a l l harm ; Lor d h a v e mer c y .

R e l i e v e t h e s u f fer i n g s o f a l l t h e s i c k ; Lor d h a v e mer c y

A s s i s t a l l t h o s e d e d i c a t e d t o t h e car e o f t h e s i c k ; Lor d h a v e Mer c y

G i v e l i f e a n d h e a l t h t o ou r b r o t her ( s i s ter ), on w hom w e l a y ou r h a n d s i n you r n a m e ; Lor d h a v e mer c y

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In silence, the priest lays his hands on the head of the sick person.

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God of all consolation, you chose and sent your

Son to heal the world. Graciously listen to our

prayer of faith: send the power of the Holy Spirit,

the Consoler, into this precious oil, this soothing

ointment, this rich gift, this fruit of the earth. Bless

this oil + and sanctify it for our use. Make this oil a

remedy for all who are anointed with it; heal them

in body, in soul, and in spirit, and deliver them

from every affliction. We ask this through our Lord

Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with

you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and

ever.

Blessing of the Oil

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Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. Amen. He also anoints the sick person on the hands, saying, May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up. Amen. The raising refers to spiritual healing, as well as any physical healing that may take place.

Anointing

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Father in heaven, through this holy anointing. Grant comfort in his/her suffering. When he/she is afraid, give him/her courage, when afflicted, give him/her patience, when dejected, afford him/her hope, and when alone, assure him/her of the support of your holy people. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Prayer after Anointing

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Communion

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Concluding Rite

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Prepared by: Arcilla, Alexandra Myrna Dimayuga, Paolo Thomas Saligao, Charles Michael Po, Alexander Michael Seminar 2

Dom. Martin Aleman