Thank you for praying for an end to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, and for all those affected by it. Below are two ways you can commit to prayer at this challenging time.
Pray for COVID-19 Anointing Corps, Patients and Support Teams
Parishioners across the Archdiocese are invited to prayerfully support those who are suffering from COVID-19.
Text the word: anointing to 88202 to download the Archdiocese SPM Join in Prayer APP and receive in-the-moment notifications each time a COVID-19 Anointing Corps priest is dispatched to give the Last Rites, as well as access to other prayer resources. (Having trouble downloading? See these instructions.)
Upon receipt of the notification, those in this ministry commit to take a moment to pray:
- One Our Father for the patient who is in danger of death, as they prepare to meet our Heavenly Father face-to-face;
- One Hail Mary for the patient’s family and friends, asking the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Sorrows, to intercede to comfort them; and
- One Glory Be in thanksgiving for the priest and for his protection, as well as the medical team attending to the patient.
Prefer to receive prayer requests via text or email? Receive periodic updates by signing up here.
Want to know more about the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick? See these articles under our Catholic Faith section:
- What is Anointing of the Sick? Why is it important?
- What are the effects of Anointing of the Sick? Is it just for physical healing and those near death?
Hear more on the COVID-19 Anointing Corps on our radio show / podcast, and read more in The Catholic Spirit.
Support and Resources for Health Care Workers
Thank you to all who serve in health care. The videos in the playlist below are offered to help support and encourage you in your important work.
Reflections
- “Question of the Incarnation – How Christ becoming flesh impacts how we care for the sick,” by Monsignor James Patrick Shea
- “Praying Always,” by Dr. Heidi M. Giebel
- “When Heroism is Not Optional,” by Dr. Heidi M. Giebel
Resources
- Curatio: Apostolate of Catholic Healthcare Professionals
- Catholic Medical Association Programs and Resources
- Thomistic Institute: Quarantine Lectures – Streaming Video Series and Discussion Groups
- Audio Rosary (via Relevant Radio)
- Pope adds prayers to end COVID-19 to recite at end of rosary
- Excerpt from the Catechism on Christ the Physician (1503)
- The Consecration of Catholic Physicians throughout the World to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
For Health Care Workers: Prayer Requests
Are you a health care worker? Visit the link to place a prayer request. Thank you for your service.