Dear Creator of the World,
We come before you asking your mercy on us to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
We pray for those already infected with coronavirus that they may receive prompt, effective and compassionate medical care that will restore them to health.
We pray your protection and grace for all medical professionals who are courageously treating those infected with coronavirus. May they be shielded, strengthened and guided as they administer healing treatments and care.
We pray your protection over those most vulnerable to disease, for our babies, our children, our elders, our poor, disabled and those weakened by other health conditions.
We pray for those under quarantine that they might be comforted by your presence and protected from disease, anxiety and fear.
We pray for our public healthcare leaders and government agencies that they might be informed and well prepared as they deal with the coronavirus. Grant them the resources and manpower they need to use their wisdom in the best interest of public health.
We pray for the researchers who are tracking the course of the coronavirus. May they uncover patterns that will help us understand how to stay healthy.
We pray for those searching for treatments, cures and vaccines. May you guide them, reveal new ideas and accelerate their discoveries to fight this disease.
We pray for the communities, areas and countries hardest hit by coronavirus. Restore their sense of wellbeing and community. Sustain them, comfort them and give them hope.
We pray for all whose lives are disrupted by the coronavirus. We pray for families who have been separated and for those whose livelihoods have been jeopardized.
We look to you, Oh God, praying that the spread of the coronavirus will be halted and that many lives might be spared.
We pray that through this crisis you may draw us closer to you, grow our compassion and increase our knowledge.
Thank you that you are the Great Physician who not only heals us but who is a a very present help in our time of need as the Bible tells us that you “Took up all our infirmities and carried our diseases.” (Matthew 8 :17 NIV)
Thank you for hearing our prayer.
Amen.
St. Roch, pray for us!
St. Rosalie, pray for us!
St. Sebastian, pray for us!
Fourteen Holy Helpers, pray for us!