In Extreme or Terminal Illness: Lord Jesus Christ, you chose to share our human nature, to redeem all people, and to heal the sick. Look with compassion upon your servant N., (whom we have anointed in your name with this holy oil for the healing of his/her body and spirit). Support him/her with your power, comfort him/ her with your protection, and give him/her the strength to fight against evil. Since you have given him/her a share in your own passion, help him/her to find hope in suffering, for you are Lord for ever and ever. General: Lord Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, by the grace of your Holy Spirit cure the weakness of your servant N. Heal his/her sickness and forgive his/her sins; expel all afflictions of mind and body; mercifully restore him/her to full health, and enable him/her to resume his/her former duties, for you are Lord for ever and ever. In advanced age: God of mercy, look kindly on your servant who has grown weak under the burden of years. (In this holy anointing he/she asks for healing in body and soul.) Fill him/her with the strength of your Holy Spirit. Keep him/her firm in faith and serene in hope, so that he/she may give us all an example of patience and joyfully witness to the power of your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Commendation Prayer for the Dying I commend you, my dear brother/sister, to almighty God, and entrust you to your Creator. May you return to him who formed you from the dust of the earth. May holy Mary, the angels, and all the saints come to meet you as you go forth from this life. May Christ who was crucified for you bring you freedom and peace. May Christ who died for you, admit you into his garden of paradise. May Christ, the true Shepherd, acknowledge you as one of his flock. May he forgive all your sins, and set you among those he has chosen. May you see your Redeemer face to face, and enjoy the vision 82
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