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- JOYFUL MYSTERIES

Meditations for the 5  Joyful 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 Joyful Mysteries are usually prayed on Mondays and Thursdays, and also on Sundays during Advent.

The Five Joyful Mysteries

I. The Annunciation

1. The Angel Gabriel is sent to Nazareth.
2. The Angel greets Mary: “Hail, full of grace; the Lord is with thee.”
3. Mary is troubled at the Angel’s word.
4. Gabriel tells Mary that she is to be the Mother of God.
5. Mary speaks of her virginity: “How shall this be done, since I know not man?”
6. The Angel foretells the Virgin Birth.
7. Gabriel also says that Elizabeth has conceived a child in her old age.
8. Mary consents: “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done unto me according to thy word.”
9. The Word is made flesh.
10. Mary adores the God Who has become incarnate within her womb.

II. The Visitation

1. Mary hastens to visit Elizabeth in her time of need.
2. Mary greets Elizabeth.
3. At the sound of Mary’s voice, John leaps for joy in his mother’s womb.
4. Elizabeth praises Mary: “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.”
5. Mary returns praise to God: “My soul doth magnify the Lord...”
6. Mary waits on Elizabeth.
7. John the Baptist is born and the people celebrate.
8. Zachary’s tongue is loosed and he praises God.
9. Joseph fears to take Mary for his spouse.
10. An Angel reassures Joseph, telling him that Mary has conceived by the Holy Ghost.

III. The Birth of Our Lord

1. Mary and Joseph journey to Bethlehem.
2. They are turned away from the inn; there is no room for them.
3. Joseph finds shelter in a stable.
4. Jesus is born and laid in a manger.
5. The angels announces the birth of Christ to the shepherds.
6. The heavenly host praises God: “Glory to God in the highest...”
7. The shepherds come to worship at the crib.
8. They marvel at the word of the angels.
9. Mary ponders these things in her heart.
10. The Magi come to adore the Christ Child.

IV. The Presentation of Our Lord

1. Mary and Joseph bring the Infant to the Temple.
2. Mary and Joseph make an offering of two doves for the Child.
3. Simeon sees the Christ Child and recognizes the Messias.
4. He receives the Christ Child into his arms.
5. Simeon blesses Mary and Joseph.
6. He foretells the destiny of the Child and the sorrows of His Mother.
7. Anna, who leads a life of prayer and penance, also recognizes the Savior.
8. She speaks of the child to the people.
9. An angel warns the Holy Family to flee into Egypt to escape Herod.
10. The Holy Family returns to Nazareth

V. The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple

1. The Holy Family journeys to Jerusalem to celebrate the Pasch.
2. The Holy Family worships at the feast.
3. After the feast, Mary and Joseph leave Jerusalem, not knowing that Jesus remained behind.
4. Jesus is found missing from the caravan after a day’s journey.
5. Mary and Joseph search for three days.
6. Jesus is found in the Temple in the midst of the doctors.
7. Mary receives her Child in Joy and anguish.
8. Jesus speaks of his Father’s work.
9. Jesus returns with Mary and Joseph; Mary ponders in her heart.
10. Jesus grows in wisdom, age and grace.