The Scriptures speak of anointing the sick with oil, and throughout the Whole of the Sacred Volume there is abundant evidence to show that oil was much used for the person by outward application.

This tradition continues in the New Testament, where James 5:14 advocates for the anointing of the sick with oil by the elders of the church as a prayer for healing and forgiveness. Purposes of ...

“Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick ...

Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters ... The essential elements of this sacrament are the anointing with oil blessed by the bishop and the prayer of the bishop or priest ...

The sacrament of anointing of the sick is often associated with hospitals or those on their deathbeds. But the Order of Malta ...

St. Joseph Cathedral, 401 Main St., will observe Laetare Sunday this weekend, marking a moment of joy during Lent.