Catholic Answers Live #12458 Does Anointing of the Sick Remove Mortal Sin? Confession and Sacraments - Tim Staples
Nov 14, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Tim Staples, an experienced apologist and author, tackles probing questions about Catholic sacraments. He clarifies whether the Anointing of the Sick removes mortal sin and its implications for salvation. Tim dives deep into the role of grace and faith, explaining how these interact within a believer's life. He also addresses the validity of sacraments for children with autism and provides insight into the biblical foundation for religious orders. It's a thought-provoking journey through essential Catholic beliefs.
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Validity Is Different From Fruitfulness
- A sacrament can be valid yet receive no spiritual benefit if the recipient is in mortal sin and not properly disposed.
- Disposition matters because God’s grace requires openness to the sacramental gift to produce its intended effect.
How Last Rites Affect Dying Souls
- If a dying person receives Anointing of the Sick and is properly disposed, their sins can be forgiven and they may go straight to heaven.
- Ask for the apostolic pardon from the priest to address possible temporal punishment and increase confidence of immediate entry into heaven.
Request Apostolic Pardon For Temporal Punishment
- Even when sins are forgiven at death, temporal punishment may remain; request the apostolic pardon to remit it when possible.
- Avoid presumption: seek confession and the sacraments when able to address both guilt and temporal consequences.
