National Nurses Week

Nurses Make the Difference

Reflection

“A caress, a smile, is full of meaning for one who is sick. It is a simple gesture, but encouraging, he or she feels accompanied, feels closer to being healed, feels like a person, not a number.”
~ Pope Francis

Prayer

God of all creation,

This week, we have been devoting prayerful attention to all our nurses. Each day, they embody our mission, vision, and values with such an inspiring level of commitment and courage. Our nurses go above and beyond the call of duty, putting the needs of others first. Our nurses are the heart and soul of the ministry we share together. In prayer, we thank you for them and ask you to guide and care for them as they care for each of us, today and always. Amen.

Call to Action

Do something special for the nurses I encounter today.