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Arch Los Angeles“Go out with the ointment which soothes wounds and heals hearts” (Pope Francis, September 23, 2015)
Tonight at the Chrism Mass, Archbishop José H. Gomez will anoint three different oils that will be used in sacraments across the archdiocese.
👑 Chrism Oil: “This oil is a sign that we now share in Christ’s royal priesthood, that we are his co-workers in transforming this world into his Kingdom.” — Archbishop Gomez
This oil:
💦Used in: Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders
🕊️Symbolizes: gift of the Holy Spirit
🌲Made by mixing olive oil with balsam which signifies the fragrance of Christ’s presence.
✝️Consecration at the Chrism Mass emphasizes the strength and grace the Holy Spirit provides💙 Oil of Catechumens: “This oil is a sign that we have been made Christians — ‘anointed ones’ — sharers in his own anointing, called to follow Jesus on the path to holiness…” — Archbishop Gomez
This oil:
💦Used: to anointed individuals before Baptism
💪Symbolizes: strength, protection, and overcoming of evil
✝️Prepares catechumens for the sacrament of Baptism.
🫒Made of pure olive oil😷 Oil of the Sick: “The oil of the sick … is a sign that we are called to be healers in this world where people are hurting and divided.” — Archbishop Gomez
This oil:
🤚Used: in the sacrament of anointing of the sick
🕊️Symbolizes: healing and the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit
🤗The Church believes the oil brings spiritual and sometimes physical healing to those who are suffering
🫒Made of pure olive oil
