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Today is World Day of the Sick

Each year on February 11,  Catholics around the world are invited to remember the sick and those that care for them.  In light of the it being a Jubilee Year,  Pope Francis released a message for the 33rd World Day of the Sick that speaks of our Jubilee theme of hope…

The word of God accompanies us and offers us, in the words of Saint Paul, an encouraging message: “Hope does not disappoint” (Rom 5:5); indeed, it strengthens us in times of trial.

These are comforting words, but they can also prove perplexing, especially for those who are suffering. How can we be strong, for example, when our bodies are prey to severe, debilitating illnesses that require costly treatment that we may not be able to afford? How can we show strength when, in addition to our own sufferings, we see those of our loved ones who support us yet feel powerless to help us? In these situations, we sense our need for a strength greater than our own. We realize that we need God’s help, his grace, his Providence, and the strength that is the gift of his Spirit.

The Holy Father then invites the reader to reflect on three ways that God stays close to those who are suffering: encounter, gift, and sharing. Read the full document by clicking here or visiting www.vatican.va

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) offers the following prayer for the World Day of the Sick 2025:

Loving God,
rock of strength for those who trust in you;
comforter of those who call on you.
Hear the cry of those who suffer
from sickness or weakness,
and embrace them in your loving arms.

Give them peace,
and strengthen them
with the vision of your kingdom.
We make this prayer through
Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

          

Dieu, Père tout-aimant,
Toi le roc, la force de ceux et celles qui
mettent en Toi leur confiance,
Toi le consolateur de quiconque invoque
ton nom,

Entends le cri de ceux et celles qui souffrent
de maladie ou de faiblesse,
et enlace-les dans tes bras pleins d’amour.
Donne-leur la paix, fortifie-les,
en leur donnant d’entrevoir ton Royaume.
Nous te le demandons par Jésus, le Christ,
notre Seigneur.

Amen.

Prayer for Peace

Evening Prayer for Peace Oct 3 2014 rev 4 1

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