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Compassionate Blood: The Sanctification of Christian Suffering | Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP

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Sanctification of Suffering and the Power of Anointing

This chapter explores the advantages of anointing over penance for benefiting an unconscious person's soul, emphasizing the importance of implicit desire in contrast to external participation requirements. It also delves into the significance of timely sacrament administration, cultural influences on views of death and funerals, Christian beliefs on suffering and death, and the transformative power of Christ's compassionate blood in uniting believers with Him.

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