Viaticum

When the Holy Communion is given to one in danger of death, it is called Viaticum, and is given with its own form of prayer.

Baltimore Catechism No. 3 (of 4) Anonymous

It seeks for the Sacrifice, that is, the Viaticum, which is given to penitents at their last end, and wraps it up in a heart clean and dead to sin; it makes it firm in the safeguard of faith, and shuts it up with the covering of hope, through works of charity;

Catena Aurea - Gospel of Mark 1225?-1274 1842

With regard to the future it has a third meaning, inasmuch as this sacrament foreshadows the Divine fruition, which shall come to pass in heaven; and according to this it is called "Viaticum," because it supplies the way of winning thither.

Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition Aquinas Thomas

And therefore it is called "Viaticum," a figure whereof we read in 3

Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition Aquinas Thomas

The altar of Repose is taken down, and the few Sacred Hosts remaining (kept, where necessary, for Viaticum) are brought to the sacristy or another tabernacle, not that of the main altar.

Compendium of the 1955 Holy Week Revisions of Pius XII: Part 4.2 - Good Friday, The Adoration of the Cross and the Rite of the Presanctified 2009

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The European Court of Justice verdict comes in response to lawsuits filed in France by LVMH's Louis Vuitton division, travel company Viaticum and CNRRH, a matchmaking service with mostly Eastern European women.

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The European Court of Justice verdict came in response to lawsuits filed in France by LVMH's Louis Vuitton division, travel company Viaticum and CNRRH, a matchmaking service with mostly Eastern European women.

EU Court Backs Google on Linking Ad Sales to Brands Christina Passariello 2010

The European Court of Justice verdict came in response to lawsuits filed in France by LVMH's Louis Vuitton division, travel company Viaticum and CNRRH, a matchmaking service with mostly Eastern European women.

EU Court Backs Google on Linking Ad Sales to Brands Christina Passariello 2010

As regards the Viaticum of the title of the painting, it is explained in paragraph 1524 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1524 In addition to the Anointing of the Sick, the Church offers those who are about to leave this life the Eucharist as viaticum.

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