St Luke's Church
The Parish of Modbury and Golden Grove
25 Smart Road Modbury SA 5092
An Anglican Church in the Diocese of Adelaide, South Australia
growing in faith, building community, sharing hope
Prayers for the Sick
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
[One of the following verses of scripture may be used]
Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you. Psalm 33
He Bore our sickness and endured our suffering. Matthew 8:17
Blessed be the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who consoles us in all our afflictions. 2 Cor 1:3-4
A Prayer Before Visiting the Sick
Prepare me Lord to be your hand and your mouth. Help me to listen above speaking; hear above listening, and always be a bringer of your comfort and grace. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer for Healing
Almighty God, through your Son Jesus Christ we ask your blessing on your servant N….. Heal his/her sickness and forgive his/her sins; mercifully restore him/her to full health, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
For Those Seriously Ill
Almighty, ever living God; in your mercy we ask your blessing upon your servant N….. in his/her affliction. Touch him/her with your grace to face face this sickness with patience and courage; and grant that if it be your gracious will, he/she may recover his/her bodily health, to serve you in newness of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For Those in Advanced Age
God of mercy, look kindly on your servant N….. who has grown weak through old age. Fill him/her with the strength of your Holy Spirit. Keep him/her in faith and serene hope that he/she may give us an example of graciousness in the power of your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.