[1] The view of Cessationism held that the charismata were exclusively for Apostolic times, and therefore the gift of miracles ceased with the writing of the last book of the Bible or the death of St. John the Apostle.
Roman Catholic priests and bishops help to administer this act by; Like other charismata, these are special and extraordinary powers vouchsafed by God only to a few, and primarily for the spiritual good of others, rather than of the recipient.
In the same manner, Roman Catholic priests and Bishops administer the sacrament of the Anointing of the sick by imposition of their hands with the holy chrism.
The related liturgy is regulated within the Ordo Unctionis Infirmorum eorumque Pastoralis Curae and the De Benedictionibus of the Roman Ritual.
Moreover, the intercession of saints may mediate the divine grace of a miracle through devotional prayer and of pious practices such as works of mercy.