Coronavirus Prayers

Coronavirus: Responding in Prayer:
Merciful God:

Heal those who are sick with the virus.   May they regain their strength and health   through quality medical care.

Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations   from working together and neighbors from   helping one another.

Heal us from our opinions, which can make   us claim invulnerability to a disease   that knows no borders.

Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical   professionals who seek to heal and help those affected   and who put themselves at risk in the process.   May they know your protection and peace.

Jesus Christ, healer of all, firmly hold our hand   in this time of uncertainty and sorrow.

Be with those who have died from the virus.   May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace.   Be with the families of those who are sick or have died.   As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair.   May they know your comfort.

Whether we are home or abroad, surrounded by many people suffering   from this illness or only a few, Christ Jesus our Lord, stay with us as we   endure and mourn, persist and prepare. In place   of our anxiety, give us your calming peace.   In Jesus' name. Amen.