Reflection

“Illness raises questions about meaning, value, and relationship. These questions are spiritual. How health care professionals answer these questions for themselves will affect the way they help their patients struggle with these questions.” –Daniel P. Sulmasy

Prayer

God of wholeness,

As we extend your compassionate ministry to others today, let each one of our associates and leaders be led towards a deeper appreciation of how you have woven us together, as mind, body, and spirit, integrally united. May the reality of our creation before you make an impact on the way we respond to the suffering and illness we encounter. No matter our role or function, remind us that everything we do in the course of health care delivery truly is spiritual work, that we might be all the more effective in providing whole person care for those in need. Amen.

Call to Action

No matter what my role or function or tasks are today, be especially attentive to the deeper, spiritual issues that may be affecting those around me. Respond in kind.