Linda Kumar is hurting but hopeful.And though she has good reason to complain, the lifelong Catholic and St. Bernadette ...

The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic ... pre-baptismal anointing with the oil of catechumens signifies cleansing and strengthening; the anointing of the sick expresses ...

Except for the resurrection on Easter, Holy Thursday is possibly one of the most important, complex, and profound days of celebration in the Catholic ... and Anointing of the sick or dying.

Anointing oil, deeply rooted in biblical history, is a symbol of the Holy Spirit’s presence ... where James 5:14 advocates ...