Annointing Oil?
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mrsmeredith
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You can use any oil; vegetable oil, olive oil, almond oil or anything. You can pray over it yourself. You don't need a pastor to do it. But use the word of GOD to pray over the oil.
Honey6928215
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I'm curious about annointing oil. I have heard of it but what is the purpose for it? Does it work?
kbragg
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LifeWay Christian Book Stores and also Mardell's has it: www.lifeway.com www.mardel.com
poetist
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I have some annoitend oil but and usually put it on my forehead, but was wondering how most people use it. I dont want to walk around with a big oil staing running down my forehead. so is it ok to just use on your body and rub it in?
I will also be annointing my classroom and students' desks. Great idea.
I will also be annointing my classroom and students' desks. Great idea.
I thought that the type of oil used did matter.... it had to do with the "pureness" of the oil, in its process of origination.... I know I have been taught to only use extra virgin olive oil. Interesting...and now I'm curious!
ETA: Here's what I found in a brief search at www.biblegateway.com
Exodus 30:24-26 24 500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin [a] of olive oil. 25 Make these into a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer. It will be the sacred anointing oil. 26 Then use it to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony,
Oil for the Lampstand
Exodus 27:20 "Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning. 21 In the Tent of Meeting, outside the curtain that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to keep the lamps burning before the LORD from evening till morning. This is to be a lasting ordinance among the Israelites for the generations to come.
http://scriptures.lds.org/bd/a/90
The holy anointing oil used in the law of Moses was composed of olive oil mixed with spices and was to be restricted in use to certain specified ceremonies (Ex. 30: 22-33; Ex. 37: 29). Paul and John speak of an anointing of the Spirit (2 Cor. 1: 21-22; 1 Jn. 2: 20, 27), and Peter says that “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power†(Acts 10: 38).
In the Church today holy consecrated olive oil is used in anointing persons in various sacred ceremonies, including administration to the sick. Although the scriptures do not specifically so state, we may confidently assume that anointing with oil has been part of true, revealed religion ever since the gospel was first introduced on this earth to Adam.
ETA: Here's what I found in a brief search at www.biblegateway.com
Exodus 30:24-26 24 500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin [a] of olive oil. 25 Make these into a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer. It will be the sacred anointing oil. 26 Then use it to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony,
Oil for the Lampstand
Exodus 27:20 "Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning. 21 In the Tent of Meeting, outside the curtain that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to keep the lamps burning before the LORD from evening till morning. This is to be a lasting ordinance among the Israelites for the generations to come.
http://scriptures.lds.org/bd/a/90
The holy anointing oil used in the law of Moses was composed of olive oil mixed with spices and was to be restricted in use to certain specified ceremonies (Ex. 30: 22-33; Ex. 37: 29). Paul and John speak of an anointing of the Spirit (2 Cor. 1: 21-22; 1 Jn. 2: 20, 27), and Peter says that “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power†(Acts 10: 38).
In the Church today holy consecrated olive oil is used in anointing persons in various sacred ceremonies, including administration to the sick. Although the scriptures do not specifically so state, we may confidently assume that anointing with oil has been part of true, revealed religion ever since the gospel was first introduced on this earth to Adam.
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Another interesting post re. anointing oil: http://www.rockies.net/~spirit/sermons/sr-anointing-oil.php
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A Recipe For Holy Oil
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- balsam - about a 1 inch piece - cinamon sticks broken and bruised (2 to 3 sticks)
Anglican and Roman Catholic clerics receive the Oil of Anointing (Chrism) from their ecclesiastic superiors and so many not find this page all that helpful. However increasingly Anointing Oil is being used by pastors and ministers and lay persons who come from other denominational heritages. It is for them that the following page has been created. For a background treatment regarding "Rites of the Blessing of Oils" in the Roman Catholic tradtion we suggest checking out the site: Consecrating the Chrism
I'm a comfortable cook after many years of cooking and devising my own recipes so the first thing I did was look up the ingredients in the Bible for the anointing oil. The scriptural reference may be found in Exodus 30:22-33 for oils and 34-38 for incense. Leviticus 2:13-16 speaks of salt as well as oil and incense.
In Exodus 30:22-37 we have as ingredients:
- liquid myrrh
- sweet-smelling cinnamon ( a kind of cinnamon of the laurel family)
- aromatic cane (sweet cane or sugar cane)
- cassia (inner bark of cinnamon, one of the perfumes used at Roman funerals)
- olive oil
- liquid myrrh
- sweet-smelling cinnamon ( a kind of cinnamon of the laurel family)
- aromatic cane (sweet cane or sugar cane)
- cassia (inner bark of cinnamon, one of the perfumes used at Roman funerals)
- olive oil
After reading these passages I read up what I could find about the oils of Chrism used in the Roman Catholic church. (one contains balsam) and thought about it all. I had made up aromatic anointing oils before and many of the ingredients were the same (olive oil, cinnamon bark, crushed and bruised cloves and allspice seeds, salt, sugar. Additionally I had used frankincense & myrrh before - selected not only for their aroma, but also for their biblical relevance. The following recipe is, therefore, an amalgomation - which can be modified as you see fit. If there is no frankincense & myrrh available don't worry about it. I'd be inclined to find the aromatic "aromatherapy" oils like balsam or Christmas mix and add a drop or two of same. To me, the most important aspect is the blessing upon the oil (see below). One might just use plain olive oil in a pinch.
QUANTITIES
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil
- clean dry glass container
- salt - 1 teaspoon
- sugar - 1 teaspoon
- allspice seeds - 1 tablespoon
- whole cloves - a little mashed - about 1 tablespoon
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil
- clean dry glass container
- salt - 1 teaspoon
- sugar - 1 teaspoon
- allspice seeds - 1 tablespoon
- whole cloves - a little mashed - about 1 tablespoon
- balsam - about a 1 inch piece - cinamon sticks broken and bruised (2 to 3 sticks)
[SIZE=-1]The amounts are, in no way, representative of the amounts in scripture. I strive to have some scent perfuse the oil. Sometimes I've added sweetgrass, cedar needles, fir needles, wild sage. The longer ahead the oil is made the more scent it takes on.[/SIZE]
Optional:- frankincense - 4 to 5 grains (small tiny pieces) or more if easily available
- myrrh - 4-5 grains as above
- balsam, spruce, fir, pine aromatherapy oils (instead of actual needles)
- myrrh - 4-5 grains as above
- balsam, spruce, fir, pine aromatherapy oils (instead of actual needles)
I use salt on the theory that it represents so much: cleansing, seasoning, sanctifying.... Then I let the ingredients blend. As they settle to the bottom, I then pour some off much like one decants wine, still leaving the oil with the bits & pieces in it to continue to "ripen." I've found that mashing the solid ingredients a bit in a mortar or a bowl before mixing them together helps release some scent.
BLESSING
The words of blessing or consecration of the oil that we used we used at one Maundy Thursday Service are as follows. Note that we did the final mixing of the ingredients at the time:
The words of blessing or consecration of the oil that we used we used at one Maundy Thursday Service are as follows. Note that we did the final mixing of the ingredients at the time:
Heavenly father we ask you to bless these the elements of holy anointing oil.
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(In turn - use the sign of the cross over each)
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Bless this balsam to represent the innate sweetness of virtue and to symbolize healing.
Bless this myrrh to represent the purification and to remind us of the anointing of our Lord.
Bless this frankincense to represent religious fervour and to symbolize the priestly office of Christ.
Bless this clove and cinnamon and allspice to represent the fragrance of prayer and the oil of gladness. [Psalm 45:7]
Bless this olive oil to represent the outpouring of Your grace.
Send your Holy Spirit to consecrate these elements.
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Most holy God, bless this oil that it might be to us the "sweet savour of Christ." [2 Cor. 2:15] May it strengthen us, consecrate us and preserve us so that we may resist contagion with the sins of the world and may it fill us with grace so that we may be Your dear disciples and faithful witnesses now and forever. May it bless and heal those who are infirm and in need of healing - both the healing of the body and of the soul and may it encourage us in our walk with You. Amen.
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Bless this balsam to represent the innate sweetness of virtue and to symbolize healing.
Bless this myrrh to represent the purification and to remind us of the anointing of our Lord.
Bless this frankincense to represent religious fervour and to symbolize the priestly office of Christ.
Bless this clove and cinnamon and allspice to represent the fragrance of prayer and the oil of gladness. [Psalm 45:7]
Bless this olive oil to represent the outpouring of Your grace.
Send your Holy Spirit to consecrate these elements.
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Most holy God, bless this oil that it might be to us the "sweet savour of Christ." [2 Cor. 2:15] May it strengthen us, consecrate us and preserve us so that we may resist contagion with the sins of the world and may it fill us with grace so that we may be Your dear disciples and faithful witnesses now and forever. May it bless and heal those who are infirm and in need of healing - both the healing of the body and of the soul and may it encourage us in our walk with You. Amen.
I hope you find this useful and I pray blessings on your use of the oil. You might want to get yourself a small heavy metal oil cruse to use for anointing the sick. It would be able to contain a cotton ball soaked in the oil. I think you would find it an enhancement in your ministry. - - Pax Christi! Charlene
copyright - Rev. Richard J. and Charlene E. Fairchild 2000 - 2006 please acknowledge the appropriate author if citing these sermons.
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Use any unused oil; some buy olive but it does not matter. Say a short prayer: Father in the name of Jesus change this oil from a natural use to a spiritual use in Jesus name AMEN!! You do not need anyone to pray over the oil your prayer is fine and yes the blessed oil and FAITH provides the mircale in Jesus name. Anoint yourself slightly in the sign of the cross saying, "In the name of Jesus" out loud." I do my eye, head, lips, tongue and many other places.Surprise said:
CaramelPrincezz
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My church jus uses Olive oil and it is prayed over then its considered "blessed oil" or "annointing oil"....same thing
