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Today we pray for all doctors, that God may give them all they need to heal the sick.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, Have Mercy. Lord, Have Mercy.
Christ, Have Mercy. Christ, Have Mercy.
Lord, Have Mercy. Lord, Have Mercy.
Lord, Hear Us. Lord, Hear Us.
Lord, Graciously Hear Us. Lord, Graciously Hear Us.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
A reading from the holy gospel according to Luke.
There was a scholar of the law who stood up to test him and said, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you read it?” He said in reply, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” He replied to him, “You have answered correctly; do this and you will live.”
But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus replied, “A man fell victim to robbers as he went down from Jerusalem to Jericho. They stripped and beat him and went off leaving him half-dead. A priest happened to be going down that road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side. Likewise a Levite came to the place, and when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side. But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight. He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them. Then he lifted him up on his own animal, took him to an inn and cared for him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper with the instruction, ‘Take care of him. If you spend more than what I have given you, I shall repay you on my way back.’ Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?” He answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Lord, you know we are suffering in many ways because of the afflictions caused by the COVID-19 virus. We pray today for doctors, who in the midst of overwhelming circumstances must make quick and important decisions about appropriate treatments and surgeries. As we pray for them today, we ask you to help us to remember that you are the ultimate healer, who pours out your grace upon them.
Lord, for doctors who care for the sick, Give them wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who seek to understand the needs of their patients, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who offer understanding in illness, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who seek to comfort the afflicted, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who seek to give courage to the dying, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who use their skills in surgery, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who seek to increase their knowledge about proper care, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who respond at all hours to treat those in need, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who are called to imitate you, the Divine Physician, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who try to calm the fears of those who are ill, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who lift spirits with compassionate conversation, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who are often away from their families, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors when they struggle to do what is right, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who seek the best for their patients in trying times, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who work long hours, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who make critical decisions in the midst of an emergency, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, doctors who care for the vulnerable, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who seek to strengthen the weak, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who are not always appreciated, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who work long hours, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors when they must share bad news with their patients, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who listen to families who may be angry, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who do not always have what they need to heal patients, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who go above and beyond duty, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, doctors whose needs we do not often consider, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who are not always appreciated by those they care for, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors who need our prayers of care and assistance, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Lord, for doctors and all their needs, Give them your wisdom, O Lord.
Litany of Saints
St. Luke, pray for us.
St. Cosmas, pray for us.
St. Damian, pray for us.
St. Joseph Moscati, pray for us.
St. Raphael the Archangel, pray for us.
St. Alexander of Vienne, pray for us.
St. Anthony Maria Zaccaria, pray for us.
St. Margaret of Antioch, pray for us.
St. Saint Antiochus of Sebaste, pray for us.
St. Antiochus of Sulci, pray for us.
St. Blaise, pray for us.
St. Cyprian of Calamizzi, pray for us.
St. Cyrus the Physician, pray for us.
St. Francis of Nagasaki, pray for us.
St. John the Physician, pray for us.
From all sickness, deliver us O Lord.
From all suffering, deliver us O Lord.
From all pain, deliver us O Lord.
From all illness, deliver us O Lord.
From all chronic conditions, deliver us O Lord.
From all infections, deliver us O Lord.
From all injuries, deliver us O Lord.
From all struggle, deliver us O Lord.
From all disease, deliver us O Lord.
From all anxiety, deliver us O Lord.
From all worry, deliver us O Lord.
From all sadness, deliver us O Lord.
From all depression, deliver us O Lord.
From all temptation, deliver us O Lord.
From all sin, deliver us O Lord.
From all oppression, deliver us O Lord.
From all poverty, deliver us O Lord.
From all selfishness, deliver us O Lord.
From all callousness, deliver us O Lord.
From all indifference to those in need, deliver us O Lord.
(Please pause to pray for specific intentions and people.)
Let us pray.
Lord, Dear God, we know you are the Divine Physician, providing the ultimate healing to all peoples. We know so many people around the world are suffering with the coronavirus. Yet, during all times you raise up men and women to bring compassion and healing as doctors. Help doctors who participate in your ministry of healing. Give them wisdom when decisions are difficult, give them guidance when they are unsure, give them your love when they feel tired and unappreciated. Help us to remember that the healer also can be in need of healing. Help us to be kind and compassionate when despite the best efforts of doctors the patient still dies. Guide all doctors with our wisdom, skill and grace, that in all they do they may realize their healing power comes from you, the divine physician who always seeks to heal us from bodily and spiritual ailments. We ask this prayer in the name of your Son Jesus who lives with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.
May almighty God bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us safely to everlasting life. Amen.
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