Sign
of the Cross
Greeting
From God the Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ,
peace and love be with you. [Eph. 6:23]
Introduction
and Litany of Praise
Suffering and sickness
may be severe. It may even appear to be overwhelming. But Jesus Christ
has triumphed over it all. (pause)
We pray in this
Eucharist for Christ's healing presence in our world and in our hearts
today. (pause)
Lord Jesus, you heal the broken-hearted and bind up all our wounds:
Lord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, your word gives us hope when we despair:
Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you nourish us for the journey with the gift of yourself:
Lord, have mercy.
Opening Prayer
Option A
Out of compassion,
O God,
you sent your Son into our afflicted world
to proclaim the 'day of salvation'
when broken hearts would be healed
and broken spirits would be revived.
Through the efforts
of us wounded-healers
may that day of salvation be upon us.
We make our prayer
through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever. AMEN.
Option B
With a father's
care and a mother's compassion,
O good and loving God,
you embraced the sufferings of the whole human family.
In our times of
trial and testing,
lift us up and set us free
to serve others in their illness and pain.
We ask this through
our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever. AMEN.
PRAYER OF THE
FAITHFUL
Presider
The Father has
given us new life in Christ Jesus who came to heal us,
to forgive us, and to offer his life for us.
With confidence,
we pray:
CM Lord,
heal your people.
Please repeat:
1 For all who
preach the gospel by promoting the sacredness of life: (pause)
that they may
be fired with the love of Christ and the zeal of St. Paul: We pray:
2 On Saturday, we celebrate the World Day of the Sick and Handicapped.
(pause)
May the sick learn
to unite their sufferings with the sufferings of Christ. We pray:
3 May all those in the Medical, Nursing and Caring Profession appreciate
that they are united with Christ
in the ministry of healing and caring for the sick. We pray:
4 We bring before the Lord all who suffer and are helpless,
and all who are in darkness or despair: (pause). For them we pray:
[The Presider
may add a petition that is relevant / topical]
Presider
Merciful God,
help us to learn from your Son,
who shows us your compassion in the face of human suffering
that we may help others to carry their burdens.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN.
Prayer over
the Gifts
God our Father,
in these signs of bread and wine
we remember your Son Jesus Christ.
Fill us with his Spirit
that we may become weak with the weak,
and become all things to all people.
We ask through
Christ our Lord. AMEN.
Invitation to
the Lord's Prayer
Jesus frequently
went off to a lonely place to pray to his heavenly Father.
What kind of prayer did he make?
He said: "When you pray, pray like this."
Deliver us Lord
Deliver us, Lord,
from discouragement and despair.
Give us the comfort of knowing
that even in moments of hardship and pain
you are with us,
as we wait in joyful hope
for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Prayer for Peace
Lord Jesus Christ,
you said to your apostles:
"I leave you peace; my peace I give you."
Look not on our sins
but grant that we may be weak with the weak
and become all things to all people,
for the sake of the kingdom,
where you live for ever and ever.
Exchange of Peace
We have all been
healed by the love of God.
In gratitude let us share Christ's peace with those around us.
Optional Prayer to accompany the Breaking of Bread
Heavenly Father,
your Son is the food that nourishes the whole world.
May this bread,
broken that we may deepen our union
with you and our neighbor,
be a sign of your continual presence among us.
Invitation to
Communion
This is Jesus who
cures the sick and heals the broken-hearted.
Blessed are
we who come to him for healing.
Prayer after Communion
God of compassion,
we thank you for Jesus
who gives us strength and hope
in times of sorrow and pain.
May we reach out to one another
and be a source of comfort to all who suffer.
Grant this in the name of Jesus our Lord. AMEN.
Blessing
May the Lord who
heals the broken-hearted protect you. AMEN.
May the Lord watch
over you and keep you in his tender care. AMEN.
May the power
of the Lord strengthen you in his service. AMEN.
And may the blessings
of our loving God,
+ Father, Son and Spirit,
be with you
and abide with you always. AMEN.
Dismissal
The Lord Jesus
has come to give us healing and hope.
Go, and care for one another.
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