Yesterday I had the idea of having a special prayer for those who are ill in any way on this, the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes which is also the World Day of the Sick. Luckily my mother's friend had some water from Lourdes and we have a lot of Mary medals on hand. I invited anyone who was ill in anyway to come to the chapel today during lunch for a prayer, to bless themselves with the water from Lourdes, and to take a medal. I was surprised by how many people came by given that it was last minute. I used the prayer from the Rite for the Blessing of the Sick:
Lord and Father, almighty and eternal God,
by Your blessing You give us strength and support in our frailty:
turn with kindness towards these your servants.
Free them from all illness and restore them to health,
so that in the sure knowledge of Your goodness
they will gratefully bless Your holy name.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
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