PRAYER IN TIME OF ILLNESS

Lord Jesus, you came into the world
to heal our infirmities
and to endure our sufferings.
You went about healing all
and bringing comfort 
to those in pain and need.
We come before you now 
in this time of illness
asking that you may be the source
of our strength in body,
courage in spirit 
and patience in pain.
May we join ourselves more closely
to you on the cross
and in your suffering
that through them
we may draw our patience and hope.
Assist us and restore us to health
so that united more closely 
to your family, the Church, 
we may give praise and honour to your name.

Amen.