Compassion

How will you support those in need?

A Prayer for World Day of the Sick

Oh God, you have always cared for the sick in a special way, wanting your children to be healed in both body and soul. With Pope Francis, we pray in special gratitude for those who continue to be signs of the merciful hands of God, offering care and comfort even as they perhaps struggle themselves. As we remember now all the ways you have come to heal the sick, we pray together: OhGod,healallwhoaresickinbodyandsoul. Amen.

Reflection

This Saturday marks World Day of the Sick, which calls for prayer and closeness towards those who suffer. In 1992, Pope John Paul II established the day to urge people to pray for individuals who are ill and their caretakers. The day coincides with the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes.

At this time, we also pray for those in Turkey and Syria, for the tragic loss of life there and the displacement of thousands of people. We know that our Cranmore community will want to do their part to help aid get to the people who most need it.

Donations can be made to The Disasters Emergency Committee and the UK Government will match pound-for-pound up to £5 million donated by the public. The DEC is made up of 15 member charities who are experts in humanitarian aid and specialise in different areas of disaster response. They come together to speak in one voice and make fundraising more efficient when they launch an appeal. CAFOD, a charity who we regularly raise money for in school, is a member.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are affected by the earthquake.

Notices

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