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For the sick

To pray for someone who is sick, or for yourself when you are sick.

Under Your Protection

We fly to thy protection,
O holy Mother of God.
Despise not our petitions
in our necessities,
but deliver us always
from all dangers
O glorious and blessed Virgin.

Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Appendix, “Common Prayers” (vatican.va)

A verse to pray with

Matthew 8:8

And the centurion making answer, said: Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof: but only say the word, and my servant shall be healed.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

In our own words

Lord Jesus, you healed the sick who were brought to you. Today I bring you someone who is sick. Give them strength in their pain and give their family peace. Let them feel you close. Amen.

Written by God's Map, inspired by Matthew 4:23-24