Posts Tagged "healing"

A Prayer Of Saint Thomas Aquinas For Healing

Almighty and everlasting God, As sick, we come to the physician of life; As unclean, to the fountain of mercy; As blind, to the light of eternal splendour; As needy, to the Lord of Heaven and Earth; As naked, to the King of Glory. Heal us and make us whole we pray. Amen....

Twelve Prayers For Healing

Prayer One Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve your sick servants, and give your power of healing to those who minister to their needs, that those for whom our prayers are offered may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Prayer Two Lord, you have taught me...

My Heart Declines Into Depression

Just as day declines to evening, so often after some little pleasure my heart declines into depression.  Everything seems dull, every action feels like a burden. If anyone speaks, I scarcely listen. If anyone knocks, I scarcely hear.  My heart is as hard as flint. Then I go out into the field to meditate, to read the holy scriptures, and I write down my deepest thoughts in a letter to you. And suddenly your grace, dear Jesus, shatters...

A Prayer For Healing

Almighty and merciful Father, by the power of your command, cut off all forms of sickness and disease, restoring strength to my body and joy to my spirit, so that in renewed health, I may bless and serve you forevermore. Lord Jesus Christ, place your redeeming cross between me and all evil; cover me with your precious blood.  Guard and protect me and my loved ones from all sickness, harm, and accidents. Come, Holy Spirit, renew me,...

Prayer For Healing After An Abortion

Father God, My heart is torn apart. I do not understand why this happened to me. I have no strength left in me. I have no consolation in my heart and I cry to you for help, Father. The Bible says that the Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit. Comfort me Lord, because all my dreams are shattered. My hope is lost and I find total darkness in front of me. Lord, help me to bear this agony...