The laying on of hands, sealing with holy oil (Holy Unction), and prayer is the outward sign of God’s promise to make His people whole. We have specific spiritual, emotional, and physical needs which the Lords desires to heal. Coming to Him in faith and expectation is the proper attitude of healing prayer. When people came to Jesus for healing, he often asked them, “What do you want?”
It is good to get in the habit of asking specifically for healing in one or more of these areas when receiving Holy Unction. In so doing, we will discover the Lord’s specific touch in our lives. For example, one could ask, “for physical healing for my eyes,” or “for emotional healing” or “for a difficult relationship.”
Holy Unction is available upon request. Please contact the parish office at 760.729.8901 ext 109, or info@stmichaelsbythesea.org.
Also, Holy Unction is offered weekly in the context of the Holy Eucharist at the Friday noon mass in the chapel.
