THE LAST ANOINTING
Many of us who were brought up in the old Catechism know that one of the seven sacraments used to be called Extreme Unction. Extreme means last, Unction means the act of anointing. The anointing of the sick used to…
Many of us who were brought up in the old Catechism know that one of the seven sacraments used to be called Extreme Unction. Extreme means last, Unction means the act of anointing. The anointing of the sick used to…
If I see a man who is deeply in trouble and tell him to cheer up, I am almost certain I will get a bitter smile. He would probably reason out that I could say such words because I do…
It is very human to seek a sign. Husbands and wives seek signs from each other. A kiss is a sign of affection. An embrace is a sign of love. A gift is a sign of concern. There is nothing…
One day I was called to attend a meeting of priests. The meeting was called to evaluate a group of seminarians who were applying for ordination to the priesthood. It is not my work to evaluate. I have not been…