The sacrament of anointing the sick is intended to strengthen those with life-threatening or grave illness, who are undergoing serious surgery, the elderly, or those with a worsening terminal illness. It references Catholic catechism 1511 and is meant to put oneself completely in God's hands through faith that he loves and never abandons us, especially in difficult times of suffering. Cardinal Bernadin knew this need for healing from his own cancer diagnosis.

2. Person of advanced age

4. “ The first is to put ourselves completely in the hands of the Lord. We must believe that the Lord loves us, never abandons us (especially in our most difficult moments). This is what gives us hope in the midst of life’s suffering and chaos…” **Cardinal Bernadin was diagnosed with cancer so he knows how it feels to need healing spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Joseph Cardinal Bernardin

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