The use of oil for anointing is done to individuals, placing a spot of oil on the crown of the head. It is not used on worldly things even the home. These are usually consecrated or dedicated. The oil itself is of pure olive oil, which is consectrated and dedicated for the healing of the sick or afflicted. I can find no reference as to consecrating with oil ones home.
It doesn't say anything, however, as long as your faith is in the one whom you are offering you home to (Jesus). I think its a great idea.
reading the bible daily using the anointing oil and always communicating with God in prayers.
James 5:14 = Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:
Roman Catholic AnswerThe oil used in the various oils for anointing is pure olive oil. I believe it is purified by the manufacturer from which the diocese purchases it.
The term is "anointing" of the sick, and it is simply putting anointing oil on the person (usually on the head) and then praying for God to heal them.
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
"Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit" Amen. "May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up." Amen.
Anointing oil is not a "magic potion" or some fantastic chemistry experiment result. The oil used for the anointing itself does not have any power. Only God can anoint a person for a specific purpose like a prophet or king or a healing. Using oil then is only a symbol of what God is doing. The custom probably began with the Shepherds and their flocks. Some insects like lice would attach to their sheep and make their way into the animals ears by burrowing that would eventually kill them. This was seen them as a blessing or protection for the flock as the oil would make their coats slippery preventing the insects from getting to the head of the animal.
It is made from a mixture of oil olives and balsam
An anointment is an act of spreading or smearing something or someone with oil or other liquids.
The biblical anointing are of two kinds , one when a prophet anointed someone with oil to be king in the future , like Samuel did to David. The second oil is used to anoint sick people as well.
In Christianity, the Bible suggests that one should anoint someone with oil when they are ill or unwell, and pray for them (among other things). The oil is called 'chrism' from the Greek meaning 'to anoint'. This is the root of the word 'Christ' - the 'Anointed One'. Anointing with oil was also used as a sign of Kingship.
Three of the most common annointings are, When one is anointed to a religious calling, anointing a babe at their christening and anointing a sick person so that a blessing may be given. The oil used in these religious anointing is usually Olive Oil, or water in the case of the babe.