>> Fr J:
>> You donot need tohear her confession after Extreme Unction . Thats the
whole idea of the Sacrament. And yes you can administer it under the
situationyou discussed. I used to have aparishioner who I anointed
(uncted) monthly for years. It was a great strength to him and when he
eventually did join the Church Expectant I have no doubt his sul was in
very good condition. One cannot'overadminister' the Sacraments. They
provide grace 'ex operate operaturm' and are also a witness to many.
Blessings and please pray for the soul of Paul L. who has died after
12years of invalidism. His poor wife is the one that needs pareysr. She
gave her whole life to caring for him and now is bereft indeed. Jesus
mercy. Mary pray. Blessings. GDVW+This "preterist" understanding of
Revelation is the one I learned in
>> seminary.  Tends to make the book a bit more relevant to the original
>> audience, huh?
>> MLW+
>
> JVDB:  Yes, I think that one must always strive to understand the original
> meaning by looking at the original audience and author.  For instance,
> knowing that the Jews called Abraham "Father" clears up the statement of
> our
> Lord in Matthew 23:9. doesn't it?
>
> On a totally different topic...is it acceptable to adminster unction to
> someone whom you're not sure is dying?  I have a lady in our parish who
> has
> had Parkinson's disease for years.  Lately she has deteriorated very
> rapidly, but whether or not she is actually close to death remains
> undetermined.  I am going to see her this afternoon and thought I would
> use
> the service for the sick , but also sprinkle her with holy water, add a
> prayer for the dying and annoint her with holy oil after confession.  If I
> do this now and she lives on for weeks or months, will it be acceptable to
> do it again later?  How many times is one allowed to adminster holy
> unction
> for the dying?
>
> Fr. J.
>
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