Tag Archives: Extreme Unction

QUAERITUR: Everyone going forward at a “healing Mass” for Anointing of the Sick

Posted on 16 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I am a graduate student at ___, and over the past few weeks have received two emails (one related to the tragedy this past weekend) for “Healing Masses” in which (quoting the one) “priests…will be available to administer the … Continue reading →

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Footage of Pius XII and old rite Extreme Unction

Posted on 27 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Blasts from the past:

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25 March: The Good Thief, St. Dismas

Posted on 25 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Were it not for the observance of Passion Sunday, today would have the Feast of the Annunciation.
However, did you know that today is the feast day of the “Good Thief”, known by tradition as St. Dismas?
Here is his entry from … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Does sacrament of anointing forgive mortal sins?

Posted on 9 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Can mortal sins be forgiven in the sacrament of Extreme Unction? The Catechism of Trent seems to say no:
“Pastors, therefore, should teach that by this Sacrament is imparted grace that remits sins, and especially lighter, or as they … Continue reading →

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