Anointing of the Sick
NLC ARTICLES
This article offers a concise explanation of the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, highlighting its role in healing, comfort, and spiritual strength during times of serious illness.
DIOCESAN RESOURCES
Adelaide
This webpage explains the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, its purpose, and how it is celebrated in the Archdiocese of Adelaide.
Hobart
This downloadable PDF briefly describes how the the Christian community approaches suffering and ministry to the sick. Anointing of the Sick and acts of kindness are included. Some frequently asked questions about anointing and viaticum are included.
OTHER RESOURCES
Journal Articles
The anointing of the sick involves the whole Christian community, where the people are called to offer their love and care for the sick by frequent visits, joining in sacramental celebrations, and various other prayers and blessings which they can lead. The sick themselves are invited and enabled to unite themselves more closely to Christ in his suffering, and to offer themselves with him for love of others.
Bulletin Articles
This article introduces the theological and pastoral foundations of the sacrament of Anointing, especially in the context of illness and suffering.
The second part continues exploring the sacrament, focusing on its ritual structure and connection to the healing ministry of Christ.
