Covid-19: A Prayer of Solidarity

For all who have contracted coronavirus,
     We pray for care and healing.

For those who are particularly vulnerable,
     We pray for safety and protection.

For all who experience fear or anxiety,
     We pray for peace of mind and spirit.

For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety,
     We pray for policies that recognize their plight.

For those who do not have adequate health insurance,
     We pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.

For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status,
     We pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all.

For our brothers and sisters around the world,
     We pray for shared solidarity.

For public officials and decision-makers,
     We pray for wisdom and guidance.

Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all.
     Grant peace.
     Grant comfort.
     Grant healing.
     Be with us, Lord.

Amen.

To be prayed for nine consecutive days

[Novenas are an ancient tradition of prayer in times of great need.  The practice traces its origin to when the apostles prayed for nine days between the Ascension of Jesus and  Pentecost, the feast of the descent of the Holy Spirit.]

O Mary, full of grace, patroness of this nation and Mother of the Church, in this time of worldwide illness we ask your intercession for the human family before your Son’s throne of grace and mercy.  We ask for strength in adversity, health in weakness, and comfort in sorrow.  We pray for all who have lost jobs or security in this time.  May your Son watch over all who are sick and their caretakers, bring heaven all who have died, and give wisdom to all who are seeking a cure to the Coronavirus.

[Mention your own intentions.]

Saint Damien of Molokai, minister to lepers, pray for us.

Saint Anthony the Great, who healed infectious diseases, pray for us.

Saint Edmund, patron of victims of pandemics, pray for us.

Saint Frances Cabrini, foundress of hospitals, pray for us.

Saint Agatha, patron of nurses, pray for us.

Saint Luke, patron of doctors, pray for us.

Saint Joseph, patron of the dying, pray for us.

All you holy angels and saints, pray for us.

Help us, O Blessed Mother, to be filled with confidence in the tender compassion of our God.  Calm our fears and help us to trust in the Divine Physician.  We ask this through Christ, our Lord.  Amen.

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