Prayer for the Sick in the Absence of a Priest

Healing of Peter's Mother-in-law (19th cent. J. Bridges)

Prayer for the Sick in the Absence of a Priest

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Leader: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

Leader: Let us first listen to these words from the Bible:

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

 

through whom we have gained access [by faith] to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God.

 

Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance,

 

and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. (Romans 5:1-5)

 

Leader: Let us pray:

Lord Jesus Christ * you bore our sufferings and carried our sorrows * in order to show us clearly * the value of human weakness and patience; * graciously hear our prayer for our sick [NAME________]. Grant that he/she who is  weighed down * with pain and other affliction of illness * may experience God’s healing power and comfort*. Restore him/her to health* in body and soul* so that he/she can continue to serve you* and their brothers and sisters.

All. Amen.

The Leader then sprinkles the sick person and those present with Holy Water and says:

Let this water call to mind our BAPTISM into Christ, who, by his death and resurrection, has redeemed us.

 

Leader: Let us pray the Lord’s Prayer:

All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

 

Leader: Let us also ask the Blessed Mother to protect our sick from all harm and dangers:

All: Hail, Mary! Full of grace, the Lord is with thee;

Blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

 

Leader: May the Sacred Heart of Jesus live in our hearts.

All. Amen.

 

Leader: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

All: Amen.