Don’t know much about the sacrament of anointing of the sick, who can get it, and when? It’s not just “last rites” or something meant for people who are dying, but for anyone who seeks comfort and strength from Christ the Divine Physician.It is a sacrament of healing for the spirit and a visible sign of compassion and hope. If you are suffering serious illness or facing surgery, or if you are an elderly person whose frailty has become more pronounced, seek this uplifting sacrament from your local priest. Learn more at www.charlottediocese.org/faith-life/sacraments/anointing-of-the-sick. And if you’re in the Charlotte area, consider attending the healing services listed in the calendar below.
Independence Day will soon be here, and it can be easy to let the festivities and fireworks distract us from pondering true freedom – the kind of freedom found in Christ. Jesus told us the truth will set us free (Jn 8:32), and logic leads us to follow Him as the way, the truth and the life (Jn 14:6).