PRAYER FOR THE SICK

Physical Healing

Lord, I come before you trusting in your mercy and love.

I come before you with faith in your promise that you shall
grant whatever we ask for in prayer if it will be what is best for our soul.
Lord, heal me of my (kind of sickness).
Touch me now in the areas of my body that need most of your healing love.
Let the warmth of your healing love penetrate every cell,
every nerve and tissue in my sick body.
Replace these sick cells with new and healthy cells.
Cast out anything that should not be in me.
Cleanse all infections, remove all inflammations, open any blocked arteries
or veins and rebuild all damaged areas.
Strengthen my body, my mind, emotions and spirit and with that
same power by which you created me, heal me and recreate me, Lord.
Restore me to full health in body, mind, emotions and spirit.
Give me the grace to accept this pain and suffering with patient resignation
to your most Holy will and plan for my life.
Have mercy on me and forgive my sins.
Let me find peace amidst my suffering and offer it for the salvation of souls,
especially those of my family and loved ones.
With eyes of faith, let me see the blessings out of this physical sickness.
And after I have been healed, may I be a witness of your healing
love and power and serve you for the rest of my life.
In Jesus’ name I pray, through Mary and all the angels and saints.
Amen.

ROSARY MEDITATIONS- GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

Meditations for the 5 Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

A thought is suggested for each of the 10 Hail Marys in each decade. Some people find it helpful simply to gaze at a picture depicting the mystery. The Glorious Mysteries are usually prayed on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The 1st Glorious Mystery

I. Resurrection

1. Christ rises from the dead.
2. The women go to the tomb.
3. An Angel descends to roll back the stone.
4. The tomb is found empty.
5. The Angels announce the Resurrection.
6. Jesus appears to Mary Magdalen.
7. The Apostles doubt the women's word.
8. Peter and John find the cloths in the tomb.
9. Jesus joins the disciples going to Emmaus.
10. Jesus appears to the Apostles.

II. The Ascension

1. He shows Himself for forty days to the apostles and disciples, at one time to more than 500 brethren.
2. Jesus sends the Apostles to preach the Gospel.
3. He commands them not to leave Jerusalem, but to await the coming of the Holy Ghost.
4. In the presence of the apostles and disciples, a cloud receives Jesus out of their sight.
5. The Angels reassure the them and promise Christ's return.
6. Mary is filled with joy.
7. Jesus leads the Saints into Heaven.
8. Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father.
9. He intercedes for us to the Father.
10. The disciples return to the Upper Room to pray and await the Holy Ghost.

III. The Descent of the Holy Ghost

1. The disciples persevere in prayer with Mary.
2. Matthias is chosen to take the place of Judas.
3. The sound of a mighty wind fills the Cenacle.
4. Tongues of fire rest on the disciples.
5. The disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit.
6. The Apostles preach to the people about Christ.
7. The people are filled with wonder because each hears the Apostles speaking in his own tongue.
8. Peter preaches that Christ is the Messias and that He rose from the dead.
9. About three thousand souls accepted the Apostles' word and were baptized that day.
10. Through the Apostles we receive the Holy Ghost.

IV. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin

1. Mary longs to see her Son.
2. Soon she is to be reunited with Him in Heaven.
3. The Apostles come to see Mary before she dies.
4. They are heartbroken that she is to leave them.
5. Mary consoles and strengthens each of the Apostles.
6. Her love for her Son is so great that her body can no longer contain her soul.
7. She dies in peace and great joy.
8. Mary is laid to rest.
9. Mary is assumed into Heaven and is received joyously in Heaven.
10. The Apostles find the tomb empty.

V. The Coronation of Our Blessed Mother

1. Jesus crowns Mary Queen of Heaven.
2. She is enthroned at the right hand of Jesus.
3. Mary is seen crowned with twelve stars.
4. The Angels and Saints praise her.
5. The faithful on earth praise her.
6. Mary intercedes for us with her Son.
7. Jesus cannot refuse the prayers of His Holy Mother.
8. St. Joseph reigns with Jesus and Mary.
9. The day of Judgment approaches.
10. The Church longs for heaven.