Photo: Angela Roma

What part of the body is anointed?

The anointing is on the forehead and on the hands of the sick person (in the Roman rite) or also on other parts of the body (in the other rites) accompanied by the prayer of the priest who asks for the special grace of this sacrament.""

attleborocatholics.org - The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

How do hotels keep their sheets so white?

One of the most well-known secrets of the hotel industry in keeping their sheets enviably is peroxide-based detergents. Bleach is also added to the...

Last updated Feb 1, 2021

What foods increase confidence?

Things You Can Do Right Away to Improve Self-Esteem five or six servings of vegetables and fruit. six servings of whole grain foods like bread,...

Last updated Sep 24, 2022

Awaken your dormant DNA ability to attract wealth effortlessly

The simple yet scientifically proven Wealth DNA method laid out in the report allows you to effortlessly start attracting the wealth and abundance you deserve.

Learn More »

Promotion

“Is anyone among you sick? They should call for the priests of the church, and he will pray over them and anoint the sick with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise them up. If they have committed any sins, they will be forgiven." — Letter of St. James 5:14-15 Suffering and illness affect us in body and spirit. If one member suffers in the Body of Christ, which is the Church, all the members suffer with that member. In times of frailty, sickness, treatment, or surgeries the parish family assures the infirmed of our care and support through our prayer, personal visits and the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is for all who face a serious illness or surgery or who are impaired by old age. It is distinct from the “Last Rites,” or Viaticum, in which the Church offers Holy Communion as food for the journey to life eternal. One may celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick many times if needed for strength and healing in mind, body and spirit. In this sacrament of anointing, Christ strengthens our faith and bestows God’s grace in a time of anxiety and pain.

WHEN TO ASK FOR THE SACRAMENT?

If you know you will be hospitalized for a planned surgery you should contact the parish before you enter the hospital to arrange a time celebrate the sacrament. Often the Sacrament of Anointing can be celebrated after Mass. Call the Parish Office to make an arrangement for the Sacrament. If someone is in the hospital, simply notify the Catholic Chaplain and they will make arrangements for the Sacrament of the Sick to be offered.

MONTHLY MASS & ANOINTING OF THE SICK

On the last Monday of each month in St. Vincent de Paul Parish, the Sacrament of the Sick is offered following the 6:30PM Mass. It is offered each month and all are welcome to attend.

EMERGENCY

If there is an emergency and need immediate assistance for the Sacrament of the Sick, call the parish number (508-222-1206) and listen to the options for contacting the priest.

Is it large amount or large amounts?

Both “Amount” and “Amounts are correct. We use “amount” with singular and uncountable nouns and we use “amounts” with plural nouns. There is a...

Last updated Jun 6, 2021

Is it possible to live on Social Security alone?

It can be possible to retire on your benefits alone, then, if you're able to decrease your expenses significantly. Also, if you're married and your...

Last updated Aug 7, 2019

Promotion

What oils did they bring to Jesus?

As per the Biblical tale, as recounted in Matthew 2:1-12, an infant Jesus of Nazareth was visited in Bethlehem on the eve of his birth by Magi bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

smithsonianmag.com - There's More to Frankincense and Myrrh Than Meets the Eye

Well what is myrrh, anyway? - Monty Python's Life of Brian

As per the Biblical tale, as recounted in Matthew 2:1-12, an infant Jesus of Nazareth was visited in Bethlehem on the eve of his birth by Magi bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

To our modern sensibilities, these three gifts don't seem quite even. Gold, then as now, is a highly valuable treasure. But frankincense and myrrh... what even are they?

According to Simon Cotton for Chemistry World, frankincense and myrrh are sap, drawn from the Boswellia sacra and Commiphora trees, respectively. Frankincense was often burned as an incense, while myrrh made its way into medicine and perfume. In antiquity, writes Cotton, these saps were worth just as much as gold. But as modern science has shown, these Magi (or wise men or kings, as they've come to be known) may have been onto something with their gifts. More than just aromatic compounds, frankincense and myrrh have interesting medicinal properties. “From tests on mice, chemists at the University of Florence have found that molecules in myrrh act on the brain’s opioid receptors, explaining its painkilling action,” says Cotton. The key active ingredient in frankincense, boswellic acid, meanwhile, “has a structure not dissimilar from some hormones like testosterone.” Boswellic acids have anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic effects, so that they are finding pharmacological use in both East and West. These compounds seem to work by preventing the body from making pro-inflammatory compounds, whilst they also exert antitumor effects in colorectal cancer cells.

Atop its analgesic action, myrrh also seems to have anti-cancer properties.

Of the Magi's three gifts, maybe gold was the least valuable of all?

What is the luckiest number for everyone?

Seven was the most popular choice for both men and women. The survey revealed some other findings, too. Mar 8, 2016

Last updated Feb 7, 2019

Where can I get money when broke?

Here are 18 quick ways I've made money to pay rent when money is tight: Teach a skill that you've mastered to others. ... Drive for Uber and/or...

Last updated Jan 18, 2022

Awaken your dormant DNA ability to attract wealth effortlessly

The simple yet scientifically proven Wealth DNA method laid out in the report allows you to effortlessly start attracting the wealth and abundance you deserve.

Learn More »

Promotion

How do you let go of what you want to manifest?

How to Let Go of Your Manifestation Don't cling to the outcome. When you're manifesting your desires, it's important to stay focused on the present...

Last updated Nov 14, 2019

Awaken your dormant DNA ability to attract wealth effortlessly

The simple yet scientifically proven Wealth DNA method laid out in the report allows you to effortlessly start attracting the wealth and abundance you deserve.

Learn More »

Promotion

Where should a money plant be placed in a house?

Money plants should always be kept in the South-East direction. Lord Ganesha is the God who abides in this direction and represents well being and...

Last updated Feb 25, 2022