Yes, the troubles which are soon over, though they weigh little, train us for the carrying of a weight of eternal glory which is out of all proportion to them. There is no weakening on our part, and instead, though this outer man of ours may be falling into decay, the inner man is renewed day by day. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, That we may always have confidence and trust Hope in the Lord, hold firm and take heart.Įase our burden and make our faith strong So confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, and this will cure you the heartfelt prayer of a good man works very powerfully. The prayer of faith will save the sick man and the Lord will raise him up again and if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven. If one of you is ill, he should send for the elders of the church, and they must anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord and pray over him. If any one of you is in trouble, he should pray if anyone is feeling happy, he should sing a psalm. Grant this through Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, That they may again offer joyful thanks in your Church. Hear us as we ask your loving help for the sick The lasting health of all who believe in you, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, In his suffering for the salvation of the world, Realise that they are chosen to be saints, May all who suffer pain, illness or disease Hear the prayers we offer for our sick brothers and sisters. To teach us the virtue of patience in human illness. Pastoral Care for the Sick General Introduction 43 Family members and those who are dedicated to the care of the sick should be remembered on these occasions as well. ![]() Remembrance of the sick is especially appropriate at common worship on the Lord’s Day, during the general intercessions at Mass and in the intercessions at Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer. Through words of encouragement and faith they can help the sick unite themselves with the sufferings of Christ for the good of God’s people. ![]() The family and friends of the sick, doctors and others who care for them, and priests with pastoral responsibilities have a particular share in this ministry of comfort. This ministry is the common responsibility of all Christians, who should visit the sick, remember them in prayer, and celebrate the sacraments with them. ![]() The concern that Christ showed for the bodily and spiritual welfare of those who are ill is continued by the Church in its ministry to the sick. This was to fulfil the prophecy of Isaiah: He cast out the spirits with a word and cured all who were sick. That evening they brought him many who were possessed by devils. He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him. Going into Peter’s house Jesus found Peter’s mother-in-law in bed with fever.
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