Let us pray:
God our Father,
we bring before you today
those who suffer
from chronic illness or disability
- those for whom sickness or disability
profoundly affects their lives.
When they feel diminished,
remind them that you call them by name
and hold them
in the palm of your hand. Is 43
When they feel fragile and broken,
mould them and heal them,
that they may more closely resemble
the image of Jesus,
your Son and our Brother.
When they are reminded
of different times in the past,
lead them to grow in the faith
that you love them today, as they are,
in the reality of their lives this day
When they feel uncertain
about the future,
lead them to that perfect love
which casts out all fear. 1 John 418
When situations remind them
- not of what they can do,
but of what they cannot do -
remind them
that “love never fails”, 1 Cor 138
and that, living in your love,
they will bear your fruit in plenty. Jn 155,9
May all of us
- whatever our circumstances -
never be so taken up
with our own concerns
that we do not see or respond to
the needs of others.
May we live with courage
the different challenges
that each of us faces.
Amen.
