Sick
Part 2 History
Chapter 27 After Trent [1700-1899 CE]
Secular History |
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Ministry to the Sick and Dying |
Secular History
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Church History
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Ministry to the Sick
Extreme Unction is commonly understood as the last sacrament which forgives sins and prepares the Christian for death.
The Catechism of Council of Trent states that it is a serious sin to defer defer 'Holy Unction' until all hope of recovery is lost Commentary TRR Note that this was in papal documents but never reached the parishes.,
The Catechism of Council of Trent censures the lack of faith in healing power of sacrament
ANGEL postings
A 'serious sin' to administer extreme unction too early. Focus repaid toward
the physical healing aspect of the Sacrament. Catechism of Trent.
Commentary TRR
Note that this was in papal documents
but never reached the parishes.
The practice of this sacrament remained for the dying, but a growing leniency
towards the time ministered before death reflected Trent's teaching that it was
a sacrament for the sick.
Progressive leniency concerning "danger of death" interpretation. Recovery of
health is another effect of the sacrament. Gradual movement back towards a
sacrament for the sick. Commentary TRR
Note that this was in papal documents
but never reached the parishes.
Progressive leniency; restoration of extreme unction for sick people; serious
sin to defer anointing; recovery of health an effect of the sacrament
Elaborate directives for the sacrament.
Still extreme unction in popular understanding. Forgiveness of sins
remains the primary function.
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