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It is only a suggestion, but it might have something to do with Christ taking upon himself the sins of all mankind in the Grove of Olives. He healed us just as the oil is used to give blessings to the sick and afflicted. No doubt it is but symbolic of His atoning sacrifice.
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What are the three Ambry oils?
The three oils are Sacred Chrism (used at Baptism, Confirmation and Ordination), Oil of Catechumens (used for blessing those preparing for Baptism), and Oil of the Sick (used for Annointing of the Sick/Extreme Unction).
What body parts are anointed with oil during annointing of the sick?
forehead and both open palms
What does anointing represent in the Catholic religion?
Oil is one of the symbols of the Holy Spirit. It is used in the sacraments of Holy Orders, Baptism, Confirmation, and Annointing of the sick.
What olive oil is the right one to use for anointing?
THere are simply no rules at all regarding 'which' oil is 'right'. I suppose if the annointing is to have the maximum honor to God it should be the best available - such as extra virgin olive oil (the first pressing) but there are no rules to even hint that any specific oil should be used.
What is a oil sick?
Oil of the Sick is an olive oil blessed by bishop just before Easter, that is used to anoint those who are seriously ill in the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.DO YOU MEAN AN OIL SLICK??This refers to oil floating on water. Oil from an oil spill or similar.
What is the importance of the holy oils?
Roman Catholic AnswerOf great importance, but you have picked a rather wide topic, there are three consecrated or blessed Oils: the Oil of Catechumens, the Oil of the Sick, and the Sacred Chrism. They are used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Ordination, and Anointing of the Sick. There are numerous other ceremonies that call for anointing with oil, such as the blessing of bells, consecrating altars, consecrating chalices and patens used at Mass, etc.
What Consecrated oil used in Greek and Latin churches?
In the Roman rite, 3 oils are used: Oleum infirmorum or Oil of the sick used in anointing of the sick Oleum catechumenorum or Oil of Catechumens used in anointing people at baptism Oleum Chrisma or Chrism which is used in anointing at confirmation and Holy Orders. All are olive oil with the addition of balsam in Chrism
What is a type of oil used in Hanukkah?
The menorah in the temple was lit with pure olive oil
What is Sweet Oil with Olive Emollient used for?
sweet oil (olive oil Emollient) used for ear drop,s?
Is light olive oil better than olive oil?
Light olive oil IS olive oil. Different varieties and types of olive oil are used for different things, so one cannot say that a certain olive oil is better than another.
What is annointing mean?
it means to anoint someone with oil
What is the blessed oil used by the bishop for anointing?
Roman Catholic AnswerThere are three oils that are blessed, actually two are blessed, and one is consecrated at the Chrism Mass on the morning of Holy Thursday each year. The Oil of Catechumens, and the Oil of the Sick are both made from pure olive oil; the Sacred Chrism is the three oil, and it is consecrated by the Bishop, it is made from pure olive oil with the addition of balsam. The Oil of Catechumens is used in the administration of baptism, also in the consecration of churches, in the blessing of altars, ordination of priests and is used in the coronation of Catholic monarchs. The Oil of the Sick is used for the anointing of the sick. Pope Paul VI, in his new Order of Anointing the Sick said that the oil of any oily plant could be used in an emergency and any duly authorized priest may bless it in an emergency. The Sacred Chrism is consecrated mixture of olive oil and balsam, it is used in baptism, confirmation, and holy orders, in the blessing of tower bells, baptismal water, and in the consecration of churches, altars, chalices, and patens.
