Walnut Sick Call Crucifix Set

Description: This Walnut Sick Call Crucifix is commonly used by priests to perform the Sacrament of Anointing the Sick when they visit someone who is seriously ill in their homes or in the hospital. It can also be given to anyone who is being challenged by a serious illness or surgery, as well as the elderly. A miraculous crucifix like this is a perfect way to protect us from sickness. Item No.: MV-80-127 Features: Walnut Sick Call Crucifix Set The crucifix features a silver-tone corpus Materials: Walnut wood Size: 13" X 8 1/2" The item arrives in a gift box Made in the USA Stories and Symbolism: According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the crucifix is a sacramental, a "sacred sign" instituted by the church that prepares Catholics to receive God's grace. For example, Catholics believe that gazing at the crucifix during prayer will help stimulate feelings of hope, love and trust. According to the catechism, a sacramental draws its power from the paschal mystery w