Matrimony (CCC 1601-1666)
Most people are called to the married life. Through the sacrament of matrimony God gives special graces to help married couples with life's difficulties, especially to help them raise their children as loving followers of Christ.

Marriage involves three parties: the bride, the groom and God. When two Christians receive the sacrament of matrimony, God is with them, witnessing and blessing their marriage covenant. A sacramental marriage is permanent; only death can break it. - Mark 10:1-12. Rom. 7:2-3. 1Cor. 7:10-11 - This holy union is a living symbol of the unbreakable relationship between Christ and his Church. - Eph. 5:21-33 -

Holy Order (CCC1536-1600)
Others called to share specially in Christ's priesthood. In the Old Covenant, even though Israel was a kingdom of priests, - Exod. 19:6 - the Lord called certain men to a special priestly ministry. - Exod. 19:22 - In the New Covenant, even though Christians are a kingdom of priests, - 1Pet. 19:6 - Jesus calls certain men to a special priestly ministry. - Rom. 15:15-16 -
This sacrament is called holy orders. Through it priests are ordained and thus empowered to serve the Church - 2Tim. 1:6-7 - as pastors, teachers, and spiritual fathers who heal,administration of the sacraments.

Anointing of the Sick (CCC 1499-1532)
Priests care for us when we are physically ill. They do this through the sacrament known as the anointing of the sick. The Bible instructs us, "Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray...Is any one among you sick? He should summon the presbyters [priests] of the Church, and they should pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven" - Jas. - 5:14-15 - Anointing of the sick, not only helps us endure illness, but it cleanses our souls and helps us prepare to meet God.

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Sunday, May 24, 2009

I have through years of reading, pondering, reflecting and contemplating, the 3 things that last; FAITH . HOPE . LOVE and I would like to made available my sharing from the many thinkers, authors, scholars and theologians whose ideas and thoughts I have borrowed. God be with them always. Amen!

I STILL HAVE MANY THINGS TO SAY TO YOU BUT THEY WOULD BE TOO MUCH FOR YOU NOW. BUT WHEN THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH COMES, HE WILL LEAD YOU TO THE COMPLETE TRUTH, SINCE HE WILL NOT BE SPEAKING AS FROM HIMSELF, BUT WILL SAY ONLY WHAT HE HAS LEARNT; AND HE WILL TELL YOU OF THE THINGS TO COME.

HE WILL GLORIFY ME, SINCE ALL HE TELLS YOU WILL BE TAKEN FROM WHAT IS MINE. EVERYTHING THE FATHER HAS IS MINE; THAT IS WHY I SAID: ALL HE TELLS YOU WILL BE TAKEN FROM WHAT IS MINE. - JOHN 16:12-15 -