Posted on 02/05/2015 8:55:05 AM PST by Salvation
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LAST SACRAMENTS
The sacraments that the faithful receive before death, namely penance, the Eucharist (as Viaticum), and anointing of the sick.
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Please tell me what Viaticum is. I’ve never heard of it.
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VIATICUM
The reception of Holy Communion when there is probable danger of death. Viaticum should not be deferred too long in sickness lest the dying lose consciousness. It can be given as often as such danger exists, and is required of all the faithful who have reached the age of discretion. No laws of fasting persist either for the recipient or for the priest who must consecrate in order to supply the Host in an emergency. (Etym. Latin viaticum, traveling provisions; from viaticus, of a road or journey, from via, way, road.)
All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon’s Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
Thank you for your reply to my question.
Just curious: Patricia Neal; John Wayne; Gary Cooper; who’s the fourth?
Looks like Oscar Wilde.
You know, I thought so, too! I guess I was being judgemental and had a hard time imagining it! Wring of me, but what a wonderful thing for him- and for the Glory of God!
I think there are numerous stories -— not just about the people on the cover. I’ll tell you in a month.
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