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Sacramental Anointing

Anointing, as a physical action pointing to a spiritual reality, had its origins in the practical use of oil for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. Anointing became a symbolic expression of blessing or of the setting apart of a person or object for purposes that transcend the profane or common dimension of life. The title Christ or Messiah applied to Jesus means "Anointed One. "

The Origins of Anointing

The practice of anointing, whether in the context of ritual or not, is an ancient one. It...

 

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