Prayers for the Sick Archives

Healing Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes

The “Healing Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes” is an invocation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking for her powerful intercession in times of illness, suffering, and spiritual need. At Lourdes, Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, and countless pilgrims have since experienced miraculous healings at this holy sanctuary. Recognizing her as the patron of the sick, we approach Mary in this powerful prayer and present our troubles and petitions into her loving, maternal hands. Whether you seek healing of body, mind, or soul, let this prayer draw you closer to her tender mercy and to the heart of her Son, Jesus Christ.

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Healing Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes

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O ever-Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy,
Health of the sick, Refuge of sinners,
Comforter of the afflicted,
you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings.
Look with mercy on me.

By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes,
you were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary,
where you dispense your favors;
and where many sufferers have obtained
the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal.

I come, therefore, with unbounded confidence
to implore your maternal intercession.

Obtain, O loving Mother, the grant of my requests.
(mention your petition)

Through gratitude for your favors,
I will endeavor to imitate your virtues,
that I may one day share your glory.
Amen.

Prayer to St. Peregrine

The “Prayer to St. Peregrine” is a powerful prayer invoking the intercession of St. Peregrine, the patron saint of those suffering from cancer and incurable diseases, who himself was miraculously healed by Christ after enduring years of affliction. The prayer recalls his extraordinary vision of Jesus reaching down from the cross to touch and heal him, offering hope to all who face similar trials.

Through this devotion, we ask St. Peregrine to extend his compassionate intercession to ourselves and our loved ones who battle illness, trusting in his proven ability to obtain miracles from God.

The prayer includes a moment to name specific individuals in need of healing, making this personal petition even more meaningful. We conclude by asking for the grace to be truly grateful for every blessing received through St. Peregrine’s powerful advocacy before the throne of God.

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Prayer to St. Peregrine

Patron Saint of Patients of Cancer & Other Incurable Diseases

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We honor you, St. Peregrine, as a mighty wonder worker, because of the miracles obtained through your intercession for those who have had recourse to your kind and powerful prayers.

For many years, you were afflicted with the same cancerous disease from which thousands now suffer. When the power of man could do no more, you were favored with a vision of Jesus leaning down from His cross, touching and healing you.

Trusting in your compassion and readiness to help, we request your prayerful support for ourselves, and for our sick relatives and friends…

[Mention the names of those you are praying for now]

May the gracious blessing of Almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, descend upon all the sick. May it be accomplished by the complete cure for which we desire and pray.

Intercede for us all, St. Peregrine, that we may be sincerely grateful for every healing, every favor, and every grace from our Lord, Who is ever glorified in His saints. Amen.

Prayer for Healing and Strength in Illness (St. Alphonsus Liguori)

A “Prayer for Healing and Strength in Illness” is a powerful prayer seeking the intercession of St. Alphonsus Liguori, the patron saint of the sick and suffering. This beautiful prayer asks for divine healing while also requesting the grace to bear illness patiently if healing is not God’s will. It is perfect for anyone facing illness, chronic pain, or health challenges.

St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) was a Catholic bishop, moral theologian, and Doctor of the Church who devoted his life to caring for the poor and sick with heroic charity. Having suffered from various ailments throughout his own life, he became known for his compassionate understanding of human suffering and is invoked as a patron of those who are ill.

Prayer for Healing and Strength in Illness
(St. Alphonsus Liguori)

VIDEO – Prayer For Healing and Strength in Illness

[Prayer Video will be available on Monday, July 14, 2025]

O Glorious St. Alphonsus, loving Father of the poor and sick, all your life you devoted yourself, with a heroic charity, to lighten their spiritual and bodily miseries.

Full of confidence in your tender pity for the sick, since you yourself patiently borne the cross of illness, I come to you for help in my present need…

(Mention your petitions now)

Loving Father of the Suffering, St. Alphonsus, look with compassion upon me in my suffering. Ask God to give me good health. If it is not God’s will, then give me the strength to bear my cross patiently and to offer my sufferings with my crucified Savior and his Mother of Sorrows; for the glory of God and the salvation of souls, in reparation for my sins and those of others, for the needs of this troubled world, and for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Amen.

St. Alphonsus Liguori, patron of the sick, pray for us.

Our Father,
Who art in Heaven,
hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

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 Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

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.

St. Raphael Healing Prayer

The “St. Raphael Healing Prayer” is an invocation addressed to the Archangel Raphael, known as the “medicine of God” and patron saint of healing. This prayer seeks St. Raphael’s intercession for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing, as well as guidance in life’s journey. It references the biblical story of Tobias from the Book of Tobit, where Raphael assisted the young man on his travels. The prayer concludes with a request for a specific intention and for the grace of purity, reflecting the belief in Raphael’s role as a powerful intercessor and guardian.

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Prayer Video – St. Raphael Healing Prayer

Glorious Archangel St. Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace. You are a guide of those who journey by land or sea or air, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners. I beg you, assist me in all my needs and in all the sufferings of this life, as once you helped the young Tobias on his travels. Because you are the “medicine of God”, I humbly pray you to heal the many infirmities of my soul and the ills that afflict my body. I especially ask of you the favor (here mention your special intention), and the great grace of purity to prepare me to be the temple of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Prayer to Jesus the Divine Physician

The “Prayer to Jesus The Divine Physician“ asks Jesus for his divine intervention and grace to bring healing and restoration, trusting in his mercy and compassion as the Great Physician.

Prayer Video – Prayer to Jesus the Divine Physician

Dear Lord Jesus, you went about healing all those oppressed by the devil. We ask you now to heal all those for whom we pray, especially those suffering from physical, mental or spiritual afflictions.

(Mention your petition now)

Lord, give them your Divine strength and healing power. We beg you, in your merciful love, to deliver us from all evil and to bless our families with your peace. We ask this in faith, through your merits and intercession, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer to St. Peregrine: Patron Saint of Those With Cancer

This heartfelt “Prayer to St. Peregrine“, as a mighty wonder worker, recalls his own miraculous healing from cancer through Jesus’ intervention. In this prayer, we request St. Peregrine’s prayerful support for sick relatives and friends, asking for God’s gracious blessing and complete cure. The prayer concludes by seeking St. Peregrine’s intercession for gratitude towards every healing, favor, and grace from the Lord God, who is glorified in His saints.

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Prayer to St. Peregrine: Patron Saint of Those With Cancer

Prayer Video – Prayer to St. Peregrine

We honor you, St. Peregrine, as a mighty wonder worker, because of the miracles obtained through your intercession for persons who had recourse to your kind and powerful prayers. For many years, you were afflicted with the same cancerous disease from which thousands now suffer. When the power of man could do no more, you were favored with a vision of Jesus leaning down from His cross and touching and healing you.

Trusting in your compassion and readiness to help, we request your prayerful support for our sick relatives and friends.

[Pause here and silently recall the names of the sick persons for whom you are praying.]

May the gracious blessing of Almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, descend upon all our sick relatives and friends. May it be accomplished by the complete cure which they desire and for which we pray.

Intercede for us all, St. Peregrine, that we may be sincerely grateful for every healing, every favor and grace from the Lord God, who is ever glorified in His saints. Amen.

Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes for Healing

In this heartfelt “Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes for Healing”, we seek her mercy, acknowledging her as the Mother of Mercy, Health of the sick, Refuge of sinners, and Comforter of the afflicted. We express our trust in her understanding of our wants, troubles, and sufferings, and we implore her to look upon us with compassion.

Get the scoop — Our Lady of Lourdes: The Miracle The Science Cannot Explain

Prayer Video – Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes for Healing

O ever-Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy,
Health of the sick, Refuge of sinners,
Comforter of the afflicted,
you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings.
Look with mercy on me.

I come, therefore, with unbounded confidence
to implore your maternal intercession.

Obtain, O loving Mother, the grant of my requests.
(mention your petition)
Through gratitude for your favors,
I will endeavor to imitate your virtues,
that I may one day share your glory.

Amen.

A Prayer to Jesus for Healing and Guidance

The “Prayer to Jesus for Healing & Guidance” asks Our Lord to provide comfort, healing, and protection during a time of crisis. The prayer seeks Christ’s eternal wisdom to guide leaders in finding solutions and shining light during dark times.

Prayer Video – A Prayer to Jesus for Healing & Guidance

Jesus, Son of God, you were sent by the Father to bear our weakness; be with us in this time of crisis.

Merciful Savior, heal and comfort the sick, so that, with health restored, they may give You praise.

Divine Physician, accompany our caregivers, so that, serving with patience, they may heal wisely.

Eternal Wisdom, guide our leaders, so that, seeking remedies, they may know Your light.

Christ the Anointed, protect us in body & spirit, so that, freed from harm, we may be delivered from all affliction.

We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

A Prayer for Those with Cancer

The “Prayer for Those with Cancer” is a prayer to Mary for her intercession with Jesus for His healing upon those suffering with cancer.

Prayer Video – Prayer for Those with Cancer

O Mary, health of the sick, you brought forth into our world Jesus Christ, our Divine Healer. In your caring goodness, intercede for those who are truly in need of miraculous assistance.

[Mention your intentions now]

If it be God’s will, we ask this day that the gift of healing from all forms of cancer be granted to them. Comfort them during times of anguish, pain, confusion and despair. Ask our gracious Savior to grant them physical health, inner peace and patience in suffering.

May God’s healing graces grant them a life of happiness, health and fulfillment here on earth, and one day, the joy of eternal glory in His loving embrace. Amen. Heart of Jesus, burning with love for us, inflame our hearts with love of You.

A Prayer for the Sick

“A Prayer for the Sick” is a prayer for healing and full recovery on behalf of a loved one who is suffering an illness.

Prayer Video – A Prayer for the Sick

Almighty and Eternal God,
the everlasting salvation of them that believe,
hear us on behalf of Thy sick servant, (name),
for whom we implore the aid of Thy pitying mercy,
that, with his (her) bodily health restored,
he (she) may give Thee thanks in Thy church.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.