The Sacrament of the Sick was more commonly known as ‘the last rites’, but nowadays it is recommended for all those who are seriously ill, even if there is no real danger of imminent death.
In this sacrament, the priest prays fro the sick person and anoints them with oil, praying for their spiritual and physical healing and for the forgiveness of their sins.
O loving God, who called your servant Aidan from the peace of a cloister to re-establish the Christian mission in northern England, and gave him the gifts of gentleness, simplicity, and strength: Grant that we, following his example, may use what you have given us for the relief of human need, and may persevere in commending the saving Gospel of our Redeemer Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.