Recovery, trust in Jesus, and the spiritual good of the person who is ill.
English · 1911 source
Traditional prayer collection · 5 prayers
Traditional Prayers in Illness and Suffering
Bring your suffering and the needs of those you love before God. Here you will find a prayer for a sick person, an Act of Spiritual Communion, St. Teresa’s Bookmark, and prayers for St. Raphael’s help and for those who are dying.
Browse the prayersA place to begin
Pray the Prayer for a Sick Person for someone who is ill. For a short prayer of patience and trust, turn to St. Teresa’s Bookmark.
Begin with one prayer, or choose another below for your intention. Each prayer is given in full on its own page.
Prayers in this collection
Patience, peace, and trust in God.
English · 1911 source
Love of Jesus in the Eucharist and the desire to remain united to Him.
English · 1911 source
Guidance, healing, and purity.
English · 1911 source
Mercy for those approaching death.
English · 1911 source
Questions about this collection
How do I name the person who is ill?
Say the person’s name where the Prayer for a Sick Person has N.N. Follow the prayer with the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be, as directed on its page.
Where can I find an Act of Spiritual Communion?
The Act of Spiritual Communion is included here. Pray it to express your desire for union with Jesus when you cannot receive sacramental Communion.
Historical sources
These prayers come from the books named below. Each prayer’s page links to its source. Notes explain unfamiliar older expressions where needed.
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