In the sacrament of the anointing of the sick, Christ uses the anointing and prayers of the priest to give comfort and strength to the soul and to the body of one seriously ill. It is a sacrament of strengthening and comfort. Who should receive this sacrament: anyone who is seriously ill, mentally or physically, anyone with a condition serious enough to demand surgery with a general anesthetic or even one who is weak from old age. Don't be afraid to call for the Pastor to minister this sacrament at every serious change in your condition.