Prayers

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 decisionmakers,
     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.

Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages "curing every disease and illness." 
At your command, the sick were made well. 
Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love.
Heal those who are sick with the virus. 

May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care.
Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another.
Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease 
that knows no borders.

Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages "curing every disease and illness." 
Come to our aid now, 
that we may experience your healing love.
Jesus Christ, healer of all, 
stay by our side in this time of uncertainty 
and sorrow.

Be with those who have died from the virus. 
May they be at rest with you 
in your eternal peace.
Be with the families of those who are sick or have died. As they worry and grieve, 
defend them from illness and despair. 
May they know your peace.
Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves 
at risk in the process. 
May they know your protection and peace.
Be with the leaders of all nations. 
Give them the foresight to act with charity and true concern for the well-being of the people they are meant to serve. 
Give them the wisdom to invest in long-term solutions that will help prepare for 
or prevent future outbreaks. 
May they know your peace, 
as they work together to achieve it on earth.

Whether we are home or abroad, 
surrounded by many people suffering from 
this illness or only a few, 
Jesus Christ, 
stay with us as we endure and mourn,
 persist and prepare. 
In place of our anxiety, give us your peace.
Jesus Christ, heal us.