If suffering is an important way to the eternal life why do we want to make it go away? In this context, we will analize the relation between suffering, sickness and healing, stressing the importance of The Holy Mystery of Anoninting of the Sick. The sources...
1. Healing and Restoration: Anointing was used for healing, as seen in the practice of anointing the sick. James 5:14 instructs, "Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord."2. Sanctification ...