PANDEMIC   PRAYER

Lord, this virus is

too much and too long with us.

The only corona  - crown - it 
deserves is "crown of thorns"
and you know all about that.

We pray for an end to all of this.

In the meanwhile,  we pray

a prayer of thanks for those

caring for the sick up front –
as well as those back stage - 

for their feet, for their shoulders

for their whole being.

We pray for researchers –

searching for a vaccine –

and insights into the mysteries

of this devious demon of a virus.

We pray for and with the sick,

give them joy, faith and patience.

We pray for those who have died –

and their people unable to do all

the necessaries for mourning and memory.

And lastly, Lord, give us patience

with each other and with ourselves.

Remind us to be Gospel, Good News,

to each other today. Amen.

© Prayers, Andy Costello, CSSR

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listed Arlington Catholic Herald