Sacrament of the Sick

Lord God,

you have said to us through your apostle James:

 “Are there people sick among you?

 Let them send for the priests of the Church,

and let the priests pray over them,

anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord.

The prayer of faith will save the sick persons,

and the Lord will raise them up.

If they have committed any sins,

 their sins will be forgiven them.”

Lord, we have gathered here in your name

and we ask you to be among us,

to watch over our brother/sister 

We ask this with confidence,

for you live and reign for ever and ever.

God, the Father of mercies,
through the death and reconciliation of his Son
has reconciled the world to himself
and sent the Holy Spirit among us
for the forgiveness of sins;
through the ministry of the Church
may God give you pardon and peace,
and I absolve you from your sins
in the name of the Father, and of the Son, +
and of the Holy Spirit. 
R. Amen.

LAYING ON OF HANDS

In silence, the priest lays his hands on the head of the sick person.

ANOINTING

The priest anoints the sick person with blessed oil.

First, he anoints the forehead, saying

Through this holy anointing
may the Lord in his love and mercy
help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. 
R. Amen.

Then he anoints the hands, saying:

May the Lord who frees you from sin
save you and raise you up. 
R. Amen.

Father in heaven,
through this holy anointing
grant N. comfort in his/her suffering. 
When he/she is afraid, give him/her courage,
when afflicted, give him/her patience,
when dejected, afford him/her hope,
and when alone, assure him/her of the support of your holy people. 
We ask this through Christ our Lord. 
R. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, our Redeemer,
by the grace of your Holy Spirit
cure the weakness of your servant N. 
Heal his/her sickness and forgive his/her sins;
expel all afflictions of mind and body;
mercifully restore him/her to full health,
and enable him/her to resume his/her former duties,
for you are Lord for ever and ever. 
R. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ,
you chose to share our human nature,
to redeem all people, and to heal the sick. 
Look with compassion upon your servant N.,
whom we have anointed in your name
with this holy oil for the healing of his/her body and spirit. 
Support him/her with your power,
comfort him/her with your protection,
and give him/her the strength to fight against evil. 
Since you have given him/her
a share in your own passion,
help him/her to find hope in suffering,
for you are Lord for ever and ever. R. Amen.

May God the Father bless you. R. Amen.

May God the Son heal you. R. Amen.

May God the Holy Spirit enlighten you. R. Amen.

May almighty God bless you,
the Father, and the Son, + and the Holy Spirit. R. Amen.