I hope your won't be surprised if I continue to write on New year's "Spiritual Resolutions" by including The Sacrement of the Sick (or Anointing) to the encouragement to receive the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation more frequently this year.  Granted the Sacrament of the Sick is not something that can or should be received as frequently as Eucharist and Reconciliation.  It is meant for those with serious sicknesses of mind, body and/or spirit AND the elderly (if they have become notably weakened even though no serious illness is present....General Instruction #11).  The General Instruction on this sacrament makes it clear that it is NOT only or primarily meant for the dying, as it says: "A return to physical health may follow the reception of this sacrament if it will be beneficial to the person's salvation." (6).  It speaks as well of the many benefits of the sacrament including the powerful grace of the Holy Spirit by which the "whole person" is helped and saved, is sustained by trust in God, is  strengthened against the temptations of the Evil One and against anxiety over death." (6).  The faith of both the minister of the sacrament and even more so of the recipient is important as the sick person will be saved by personal faith and the faith of the Church.  The Sacrament is normally administered in church, in a hospital, an assisted living facility, a nursing home or someone's home.  It can be administered to people who are facing serious surgery and to a child in need who is over the age of reason.  

Currently it is being offered quarterly here at Sacred Heart Church at Mass in April, July, October 2020 and January 2021 and whenever a person's condition requires it and they give consent.  When received with faith I have seen many benefits of the sacrament experienced by the recipient, especially the gift of "peace."  During the rite I often use Jesus powerful words: "Come to me all you who are weary and find life burdensome and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:29-30) because, among other things it encourages us to come to him regularly AND when the need, physical, mental or spiritual is great to receive the healing, comforting gifts of the Lord in this powerful sacrament!