Father! your only Son took upon himself the sufferings and weakness of the

whole human race; through his passion and cross he taught us how good can

be brought out of suffering. Look upon our brothers and sisters who are ill, whom

we now remember in a special way. In the midst of illness and pain, may they be

united with Christ, who heals both body and soul. We ask this through Christ our

Lord.

For those who are blind and who cannot see the light of the sun;

the beauty of the world, or the faces of their friends:

Bless your people, O Lord.

For those who are deaf and cannot hear the voices which speak to them:

Bless your people, O Lord.

For those whose minds have lost their reason and those who are so nervous that

they cannot cope with life:

Bless your people, O Lord.

For those who are helpless and who must lie in bed while others go out and in:

Bless your people, O Lord.

For those who must face life under some handicap; those whose weakness

means that they must always be careful:

Bless your people, O Lord.

For those suffering from terminal illness and for their caregivers:

Bless your people, O Lord.

For those who are near the hour of death and in their final struggle:

Bless your people, O Lord. 

Lord have mercy

Christ have mercy

Lord have mercy

We ask this through Christ our Lord, AMEN.