# Rosary for the Sick – Sorrowful Mysteries
*2021-07-29*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary for those suffering from COVID‑19 and other illnesses, offering petitions, Scripture, and a closing prayer for healing and mercy.

## Opening and Intentions

Bill welcomes listeners to a special episode of Catholic Conscience 2.0. He explains that today’s rosary is offered for the sick—especially those battling COVID‑19, cancer, diabetes, and other serious illnesses. Bill asks John if he has any particular intentions, and John replies that they have covered the main concerns. They begin with a brief invocation, asking God’s mercy on all who are ill.

## The Sign of the Cross and the Creed

Both hosts make the Sign of the Cross and recite the Nicene Creed:

“I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth; and in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only‑Begotten Son of God, … conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered, died, and was buried; descended into hell; on the third day rose again; ascended into heaven; … 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.”

They follow with the Our Father, the three Hail Marys, and the Glory Be, asking for an increase of faith, hope, and charity.

## The Sorrowful Mysteries

Bill announces that today is a Friday, so they will pray the Sorrowful Mysteries.

**1. The Agony in the Garden** – They pray the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be, asking that Christ’s sorrow may bring consolation to those who suffer.

**2. The Scourging at the Pillar** – Again they pray the standard prayers, invoking the mercy of God for the wounded and the sick.

**3. The Crowning with Thorns** – The hosts repeat the prayers, emphasizing Christ’s crown of thorns as a sign of our own suffering and a source of hope.

**4. The Carrying of the Cross** – They pray for patience and perseverance, asking that those who bear illness may find strength in Christ’s example.

**5. The Crucifixion** – The final mystery is prayed with a plea for self‑denial and redemption, trusting that Christ’s sacrifice brings healing to the body and soul.

Each mystery is introduced with a short reflection, followed by the Our Father, ten Hail Marys, and a Glory Be.

After the five mysteries, they recite the Fatima Prayer: “O Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of mercy.”

## Closing Prayer for the Sick

Bill leads a heartfelt prayer:

“Lord Jesus, we entrust all who are ill—those with COVID‑19, cancer, diabetes, and any disease—to Your merciful love. If it be Your will, grant them healing; if not, give them the grace to bear their cross with courage. Strengthen those who pray for them, purify our hearts, and let Your holy will be done in every life. May the Holy Trinity be praised, now and forever. Amen.”

John adds a brief prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking her intercession for the sick and for those who care for them.

## Additional Prayers and Final Thoughts

The hosts read a traditional prayer for the sick, asking God to grant the desire of the heart if it aligns with divine will, and to give patience if not. They conclude with the traditional doxology: “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, world without end. Amen.”

Bill invites listeners to email specific prayer requests to w.r.young12@yahoo.com and encourages sharing the rosary with friends and family.

*May the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary bring comfort and healing to all who are suffering.*