# Prayer for the Sick and Day 7 of the Novena to Our Lady of Miracles
*2015-03-07*

> Bill Young leads a prayer for the sick, continues the Day 7 novena to Our Lady of Miracles, recites the Apostles’ Creed, and offers a Lenten prayer for renewal.

## Prayer for the Sick

Lord, we bring before you those who are ill. May your Holy Will be done in their lives. If it is your will to heal them, grant them health; if not, give them the grace to bear their cross with courage. Purify our hearts so that we may intercede worthily, and protect the sick from pain. May your holy name be revealed through their suffering, and may they find strength in your mercy. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

## Day 7 of the Novena to Our Lady of Miracles

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
O God, come to my aid; O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, without end. Amen.

## The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again, ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

## Prayer to Our Lady of Miracles

Our Lady of Miracles, my Mother Mary, you have revealed yourself as a source of grace and blessing. Grant me the grace I ask of you today, with all my heart. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Our Lady of Miracles, you have chosen a simple people to carry out your will. Teach me humility, that I may obtain your graces. May my heart be simple and humble, that I may receive the grace I seek. Hail Mary, full of grace…
Our Lady of Miracles, you have rewarded the faith of those who built this church. Show your generosity by granting me the grace I now pray for. Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our hope. To you we cry, children of Eve, sending up our sighs in the valley of tears. Turn, most gracious Advocate, and show us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O loving, sweet Virgin Mary, pray for us that we may be worthy of your promise. Amen.

## Lenten Journey Prayer

Dear Lord, as I walk my Lenten journey with you, send me your Spirit. Help me to turn away from sin, to fast and pray, that I may know you more deeply. Renew me through this pilgrimage so that I may share your grace with the world. Amen.

*May we trust God’s will in both health and suffering, and seek His grace through prayer and humility.*