On Holy Tuesday, many Christians gather for a service called the Chrism Mass. Clergy renew their ordination vows and oil is blessed for anointing the sick, the dying, and those preparing for baptism. A priest I know says it is the time each year that he "gets his oil changed and his license renewed." I love that.This is last year's chrism oil, being poured back into the earth from which it came. New olive oil is added and blessed and then will travel far and wide to anoint the foreheads of all who are in need of our Lord's healing touch.
"Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me"
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