As A Christian, What Is The Importance Of The Sacrament Of Healing, Especially The Sacrament Of The

As a Christian, what is the importance of the sacrament of healing, especially the sacrament of the anointing of the sick, in our Christian life? Why do we need to receive it?

 

Answer:

The sacrament does address the physical, bodily conditions of illness, but the primary emphasis of Anointing is to bring spiritual strength and healing to sick and dying people.

The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is administered during periods of illness - often near the time of death - in order to bring the person receiving it spiritual and physical strength. ... It is designed to help the sick to be strengthened spiritually against temptation, discouragement and anxiety.