Holy Unction
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. The Lord wants to heal us of specific spiritual, emotional and physical needs. 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 say, “for physical healing for my eyes,” or “for emotional healing,” or “for a difficult relationship.” You may come for your own healing or in behalf of another on the first and third Sunday of each month after Holy Communion.
Holy Unction is available the first and third Saturday evenings and Sundays of each month following the reception of Holy Communion at each Mass.
