Secrets of the Sacrament: Anointing of the Sick explained.

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what do you understand by the sacrament of the anointing of the sick? why should I call a priest to pray for a sick relative? what is the importance of anointing a sick person? or how does this sacrament help a sick person?
In this video, we're going to explore the sacrament of anointing of the sick. We'll discuss what this sacrament is and what it means for both the priest and the patient.

Anointing of the sick is a sacrament that is performed by a priest during a sacrament of healing. This sacrament is used to heal the body and the soul. By understanding the sacrament of anointing of the sick, you'll be able to better understand the sacrament of confession.

some people think that sacrament is meant only for a dying person, hence it is called extreme unction, “Some people worry that, receiving the sacrament of the anointing of the sick brings bad luck and the hearse will come next, this is not true!” says the Holy Father, Pope Francis.
But the sacrament of the anointing of the sick or Viaticum is not reserved by for the dying, but it is meant to bring strength and comfort to the sick, by this sacrament the priest commends the sick person to the mercy and power of God. And if God wills, the person will he healed and made whole again.

again, it does not mean you should not call a doctor a go to the hospital when you, or a loved one is sick, according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, "Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament that is received by those who are ill or suffering. By the sacred anointing and the prayer of the priest, the whole Church commends those who are sick to Christ. The sick person receives the Holy Spirit’s gifts of strength, faith, peace, and courage, and his or her suffering is united with the suffering of Christ for the building up of the Church.”