The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is how God gives us spiritual strength to persevere through the challenges of severe illness or impending death. The Anointing of the Sick is a healing sacrament which unites our physical suffering with the pain and suffering experienced by Jesus during his earthly life. The graces of this sacrament bring peace and courage to overcome the difficulties that come our way. 

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The Sacrament can be requested by those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age. (The sacrament is not for those who have lesser illnesses or elderly people who are enjoying robust good health.)