Homily from 2-13-22

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is an often misunderstood Sacrament of the Catholic Church.  Its propose is to provide hope, healing, and comfort to the living; it is not reserved solely for people near death.  People suffering chronic or serious illness and the aging are particularly invited to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick early and often.  And, of course, those in danger of dying are encouraged to be anointed too.  This weekend, all parishes in the Emmaus Pastorate offered the Sacrament during weekend Masses.  In this episode, Fr. John Haugen tells us more about this repeatable Sacrament, and the St. Joseph Choir leads the assembly in sung prayer while he anoints.

 

Copyright acknowledgement: All Is Well with My Soul: Text: 11 8 11 9 with refrain. Verse 1 text, trad.; fr. It Is Well with My Soul; Horatio Gates Spafford, 1827-1888. Verses 2-4 text based on Psalm 62:2-3, 6-9; 63:5; Carey Landry. Music: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876. Music arr. and verses 2-4 text © 2008, 2010, Carey Landry. Published by OCP. All rights reserved. Broadcast under ONE LICENSE #A-626030.