Lord God, our light and only hope, to you we run whenour body or soul hurts, for you are our doctor, healer andcomforter. You know the depths of our being and with a single word you can heal us.
Have mercy on those who are afflicted by illness andsuffering, on those who cannot live their life with joybecause the thorns in their flesh torment them day andnight. Look after each of them and pour your blessingsout of your never-ending spring of love.
Heal them and alleviate their suffering. Open a door for them, so that they can enjoy the precious gift of life theyhave received from you. Show them how great you are, as you have shown Job at the end of his sufferings, sothat their hearts can soar with joy and they can find a new meaning for their existence.
Hold them by the hand every moment of their journeyand when the pain becomes unbearable, carry them in your arms as a shepherd carries his sick lamb. Give themfaith to move mountains, so that, by their faith, they canbe healed and saved.
Lord, do not forget your sick. Bring to them people whocan and are willing to help them, so that they are never short of support in their misery. Teach them to love and to offer help themselves even when they are in need, thuslearning the way of wisdom and true love.
Give them the power to fulfill their dreams or to shape new dreams in spite of their pain. Teach them to rise above the circumstances and, through faith and spiritual strength, with the support of your love, to come outvictorious in the struggle against disease and suffering.
Amen