The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 208: Completing the Earthly Pilgrimage (2025)
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Jul 27, 2025 Discover the transformative power of the Anointing of the Sick, which offers strength and peace during life's toughest moments. Dive into the connection between this sacrament and communion, emphasizing its role in the spiritual journey toward death. Explore how embracing suffering can lead to grace and growth, while understanding the significance of viaticum as nourishment for the soul. The Church's provision of apostolic pardon highlights the comfort available as one transitions to eternity.
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Holy Spirit's Strengthening Gift
- The Anointing of the Sick gives a special gift of the Holy Spirit granting strength, peace, and courage during serious illness or old age.
- This sacrament renews faith in God and helps resist discouragement and anguish near death.
Union With Christ's Passion
- The sacrament unites the sick person to Christ's passion, consecrating their suffering for spiritual fruit.
- Suffering gains new meaning as participation in Jesus' saving work, transforming it from a mere consequence of sin.
Ecclesial Grace Through Suffering
- The sacrament is an ecclesial grace where the Church intercedes for the sick person.
- The recipient contributes to the sanctification of the Church through their free union with Christ's passion and death.