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World Day Of The Sick
February 11, 2023
World Day of the Sick – Each year on Feb. 11, the Catholic Church marks the World Day of the Sick on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. This is a time to offer prayers for those who suffer from illness and for their caregivers.
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A collection of resources, materials, videos for children, youth, parents and educators about the World Day of the Sick can be found online at: https://www.chabc.bc.ca/resources-for-schools/
- Pope Francis’ Message for the 2023 World Day of the Sick can be found online at VATICAN WEBSITE LINK
- 2022 World Day of the Sick Prayer Service (by Catholic Health Association of the US) can be found online at: CHAUSA LINK
- Prayer for the Sick (Source: Holy Family Parish, St. Albert Alberta) – Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts.
Diocesan prayer: Merciful and tender God, to you we lift up the sick and hospitalized, the vulnerable and the marginalized, those who do not have adequate access to health care, and all those suffering from physical or mental illness – as well as all those who care for them. We ask that all may find comfort and hope in Christ’s constant healing presence. Strengthened by the Holy Spirit, may we always strive to provide compassionate, loving care to those who are suffering.
(World Day of the Sick – Feb. 11, 2023)
