Anointing of the Sick

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According to the Catholic Church, the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is a meant for those in danger of death due to sickness or old age. But what about mental health issues or going under anesthesia? Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains, and the answers might surprise you. Then meet Marcus Daly and hear the story of how what began as a father's act of love became a ministry of healing for others at life's most difficult hour.

Watch Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, and the Marian Fathers and Brothers from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy on our weekly show, "Living Divine Mercy," airing on EWTN every Thursday at 10 pm ET, with an encore presentation on Mondays at 9:00 am ET.  Through teaching segments, Bible and St. Faustina Diary excerpts, as well as real-life examples of people who are living Divine Mercy in their lives, you will learn why Jesus said Divine Mercy is mankind's last hope of salvation! 

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