Palliative Care
A Theological Foundation, Sacrament of Anointing & Pastoral Care of the Sick
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1558/hscc.v5i1.36Keywords:
sacrament, Roman Catholic, anointing, pastoral care, hospice, palliative careAbstract
In the second of his articles, the author focuses on pastoral practice within the Roman Catholic community. Such practice involves a right use of the sacrament of anointing, as part of whole person care; a holistic response to a situation of total pain in a palliative setting. Carers need the personal and theological maturity to respond to the untidiness of life and the complexities of offering care without a subtle exercise of power. The aim is to offer love without preconditions, thus making Christ present to the sufferer. Such care is a calling for both clergy and laity, and must be theologically based in an understanding of the Church as the sacrament of Christ.
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AVER DULLES S.J. 1988 Models of Church, Dublin, GI,, & Macmillan.
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Published
2013-05-28
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How to Cite
Beuken, G. (2013). Palliative Care: A Theological Foundation, Sacrament of Anointing & Pastoral Care of the Sick. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 5(1), 36-40. https://doi.org/10.1558/hscc.v5i1.36
