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In common with all the
sacraments, Anointing of the Sick confers sanctifying grace.
Besides this increase in
sanctifying grace, Anointing of the Sick gives its own special
sacramental grace.
The primary purpose of the special grace of Anointing of the
Sick is to comfort and to strengthen the soul of the sick
person.
This is the grace that quiets
anxiety and dissipates fear.
It is the grace which enables the
sick person to embrace God's will and to face the possibility of
death without apprehension.
It is the grace which gives the
soul the strength to face and conquer whatever temptations to
doubt, despondency, or even despair may mark Satan's last effort
to seize this soul for himself. |
