Prayer

Joyful God,

You have called each of us to a life of service, in the course of which we often discover that by reaching out to help others we experience a deep and lasting joy within our own hearts. Guide us in serving those most in need today, especially those who are poor, vulnerable, and underserved. Through our words and deeds help us to bring your joy to them, so that their joy may be more complete in knowing you. We ask this with joyful hearts, Amen.

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God of great advances,

Fifty-five years ago today, the first human walked on the surface of the moon. At that time, it was the greatest of all technological achievements and we continue to marvel at such a remarkable feat. Indeed we are inspired by all the benefits our science and technology afford us. Yet in the ministry we share together we are especially grateful for advancements in health care. Guide us in our own work in research, development, and innovation, trusting that any small step toward healing can amount to a giant leap in our shared well-being together. With gratitude for your gifts among us, we pray. Amen.

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Transforming God,

Guide us in every interaction to speak words of encouragement and compassion, leaving hearts lifted and souls strengthened. Help us, as a ministry of healing, to embody your love so that through our words and deeds others will experience your grace and find renewed hope and joy. We pray especially for those caregivers who are serving at bedsides today, that you would enable them to administer your healing touch in powerful ways. For the sake of patients, families, and our wider communities, we pray. Amen.

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God of the possible,

As people of conscience, we are proud to serve in a ministry so energized by hope and possibility, eager to lead our communities towards greater health and well-being. Grant us wisdom to discern and respond to the actual needs around us today, while at the same time cultivating the kind of vision that sees the new directions you are calling us to in the future. Strengthen our resolve to lead with vision and to embody your goodness in every decision and action. Amen.

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God of all that is good,

We thank you today for the example and influence of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary. Through their innovative spirit and humble devotion to the people around them, their mission to change lives has flourished for over 170 years. As their ministry in health care extends through us, help us to be worthy of the calling before us by trusting in your wisdom and guidance. We ask for your continued blessings on the Sisters’ ministry and the personal intentions of each Sister. Under the guidance of Mary, your mother, we pray. Amen

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Source of rest,

We lift all caregivers up to you today, our own associates as well as the family members and trusted friends who are right now beside loved ones in need. There are so many who tirelessly labor to heal and care for others. Fill them with your strength and resilience amidst the challenges they face each day. May they find rest and renewal in your comforting presence, knowing that their devotion to others is a reflection of your compassion and love for all humanity. As a community of healing, we pray for the blessing of your rest. Amen.

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Spirit of cooperation,

We gather before you, acknowledging your limitless power while at the same time accepting your call to cooperate in pursuit of the common good. Give us the wisdom to discern your will for us and the grace to participate in fulfilling your good purposes. As we strive to bring good help to others today, let our unified efforts as a ministry bring more of your dream for the world into reality. For the sake of our patients and families, and wider communities, we pray. Amen.