Prayers of the Faithful for the Sick – 7 OPTIONS

Prayers of the Faithful for the Sick – #7 OPTIONS

Here are 7 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for Indigenous Peoples, and written following the instructions of the General instructions of the Roman Missal.

Thanks to the varied option, all conceivable circumstances are accounted for. Also, you can convert this into a pdf with the click of a single button, hopefully this saves you some time today to prepare for other aspects of the Mass.

Prayer of the faithful for the Sick

The sets of intentions in this post contain two optional intentions, labeled I and II. Intention I addresses a local, topical need for the living, while Intention II is for the deceased, with an option to add names if customary.

OPTION #1

1. For the holy Catholic Church, that through her sacramental life and ministers, she may bring Christ’s healing to the sick and suffering, let us pray to the Lord.
2. For those battling illness in mind, body or spirit, that they may experience the Lord’s consolation through the Church’s life of prayer and charity, let us pray to the Lord.
3. For doctors, nurses and caregivers, that the Holy Spirit may guide them with wisdom, skill and compassion in serving the sick, let us pray to the Lord.
4. For families with ailing loved ones, that they may be strengthened by faith and the supportive prayers of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.

I. For our sick, bereaved, and all those involved in special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.

II. That the Son of Man may grant his salvation to those who have died, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.

OPTION #2

1. For the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church, that she may faithfully manifest Christ’s healing ministry to a suffering world, let us pray to the Lord.
2. For the chronically and terminally ill, that they may find peace, patient endurance and spiritual healing in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.
3. For medical professionals, that Christ may make them instruments of his compassionate love for the afflicted, let us pray to the Lord.
4. For those who labor to alleviate suffering through medical research, that their work may be blessed, let us pray to the Lord.

I. For our sick, bereaved, and all those involved in special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.

II. That the Son of Man may grant his salvation to those who have died, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.

OPTION #3

1. For the Church, that she may tirelessly proclaim Christ as the Divine Physician and source of eternal healing, let us pray to the Lord.
2. For all who suffer chronic or debilitating conditions, that they may find relief and persevere in faith through the prayers of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.
3. For nurses, doctors and caregivers, that they may have the spiritual stamina to serve the sick with Christ’s compassion, let us pray to the Lord.
4. For families caring for the terminally ill, that they may be uplifted by the Church’s loving solidarity, let us pray to the Lord.

I. For our sick, bereaved, and all those involved in special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.

II. That the Son of Man may grant his salvation to those who have died, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.

OPTION #4

1. For the Church, that she may unceasingly call the world to spiritual healing through repentance and faith in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.
2. For those afflicted by mental illness or deep spiritual anguish, that they may find solace in the tender mercy of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.
3. For healthcare ministers, that they may have a deep spiritual reserve from which to draw compassion for the suffering, let us pray to the Lord.
4. For those who feel a calling to medical research, that their efforts to conquer disease may be blessed by the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.

I. For our sick, bereaved, and all those involved in special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.

II. That the Son of Man may grant his salvation to those who have died, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.

OPTION #5

1. For the Church, that she may radiantly reflect to the world the merciful heart of the Divine Physician, let us pray to the Lord.
2. For the terminally ill, that they may be granted serenity through faith in the promise of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.
3. For healthcare workers, that Christ may renew their spirits and guide their hands as they tend to the sick, let us pray to the Lord.
4. For families wearied by years of caring for the chronically ill, that they may persevere through the hope and prayers of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.

I. For our sick, bereaved, and all those involved in special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.

II. That the Son of Man may grant his salvation to those who have died, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.

OPTION #6

1. For the Church, that she may faithfully bring souls to the source of everlasting healing found in Christ alone, let us pray to the Lord.
2. For those oppressed by mental suffering, anxiety or depression, that they may be freed by the truth of Christ’s victory, let us pray to the Lord.
3. For physicians and all who devote their lives to conquering disease, that they may be guided by ethical science and ennobled intentions, let us pray to the Lord.
4. For families bearing the cross of a disabled or terminally ill loved one, that their faith may not falter, let us pray to the Lord.

I. For our sick, bereaved, and all those involved in special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.

II. That the Son of Man may grant his salvation to those who have died, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.

OPTION #7

1. For the Church, that she may perseveringly call all peoples to the sanctifying truth that brings spiritual healing, let us pray to the Lord.
2. For those afflicted by painful, chronic or degenerative conditions, that they may unite their sufferings to Christ’s for the salvation of souls, let us pray to the Lord.
3. For medical professionals, that through their committed service, they may witness to the dignity of every life, let us pray to the Lord.
4. For families wearied from years of caregiving, that they may be refreshed by the tenderness of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.

I. For our sick, bereaved, and all those involved in special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.

II. That the Son of Man may grant his salvation to those who have died, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.

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