The
following prayer of intercession during the Covid-19 pandemic has been credited
to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin, Ireland…although it
appears in so many places that I cannot be entirely sure. If I’m wrong, and you
know where the prayer originated, I’d love to hear from you.
Prayer for Others during the Pandemic
Loving
and healing God,
we
turn to you in prayer,
confident
that you are with us
and
with all people in every moment.
We
stand before you as people of hope,
trusting
in your care and protection.
May
your faithful love support us
and
soothe the anxiety of our hearts.
Generous
God,
fill
us with compassion and concern for others, young and old,
that
we may look after one another in these challenging days.
Bring
healing to those who are sick with the virus
and
be with their families.
May
those who have died rest in your eternal embrace.
Comfort
their family and friends.
Strengthen
and protect all medical professionals
caring
for the sick
and
all who work in our medical facilities.
Give
wisdom to leaders in healthcare and governance
that
they may make the right decisions for the well-being of people.
We
pray in gratitude for all those in our country
who
will continue to work in the days ahead
in
so many fields of life for the sake of us all.
Bless
them and keep them safe.
O
God of creation and life,
we
place ourselves in your protection.
May
the mantle of your peace
enfold
us this day and tomorrow.
~
from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin, Ireland. Posted at https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2020/03/16/prayer-resources-for-use-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/
