Michael Carlisle III Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 So... I've received the Anointing of the Sick for mental illness before (at the priest's suggestion) and I was wondering if this is licit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappie Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Yes the Anointing was licit. From Pastoral Care of the Sick Rites of Anointing and Viaticum General Introduction Recipients of the Anointing of the Sick 8. The Letter of James states that the sick are to be anointed in order to raise them up and save them.6 Great care and concern should be taken to see that those of the faithful whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age receive this sacrament. A prudent or reasonably sure judgement, without scruple, is sufficient for deciding on the seriousness of an illness, As it says judgement without scruple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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