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| America Magazine |
Below a couple of prayers as we experience the Coronavirus
The first one has been suggested by SECAM
(Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar)
while the second one has been taken from America Magazine
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Almighty and merciful Father,
who show your love to all your creation
we come before you
asking for a quick control of the Corona Virus currently ravaging our world.
Hear graciously the prayers we make
for those affected by the virus in various parts of the world.
Grant healing to the sick, eternal life to the dead
and consolation to the bereaved families.
We pray that an effective medicine to combat the sickness
be speedily found.
We pray for the relevant Governments and Health Authorities
that they take appropriate steps for the good of the people.
Look upon us in your mercy and forgive us our failings.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Jesus Christ,
you traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.”
At your command, the sick were made well.
Come to our aid now,
in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus,
that we may experience your healing love.
Heal those who are sick with the virus.
May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care.
Heal us from our fear,
which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another.
Heal us from our pride,
which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders.
Jesus Christ, healer of all,
Jesus Christ, healer of all,
stay by our side in this time of uncertainty and sorrow.
Be with those who have died from the virus.
Be with those who have died from the virus.
May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace.
Be with the families of those who are sick or have died.
Be with the families of those who are sick or have died.
As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair.
May they know your peace.
Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals
Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals
who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk in the process.
May they know your protection and peace.
Be with the leaders of all nations.
Be with the leaders of all nations.
Give them the foresight to act with charity and true concern
for the well-being of the people they are meant to serve.
Give them the wisdom to invest in long-term solutions
that will help prepare for or prevent future outbreaks.
May they know your peace, as they work together to achieve it on earth.
Whether we are home or abroad,
Whether we are home or abroad,
surrounded by many people suffering from this illness or only a few,
Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare.
In place of our anxiety, give us your peace.
Jesus Christ, heal us.
https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/02/coronavirus-prayer
Jesus Christ, heal us.
https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/02/coronavirus-prayer
