The Caregiver’s Prayer
Compassionate and healing God,
help us to see your face
in the faces of our sisters and brothers
who are sick or injured.
Guide us to reach out to them
with hearts of compassion
and hands which serve their needs.
When they are anxious,
help us to know how to reassure them.
When they feel alone,
help us to notice and be present.
When they feel confused,
help us to listen
and assist
in finding answers
to their concerns.
When they need comfort,
help us to communicate
care and understanding.
When they are weak or discouraged
help us find ways
to refresh their spirits.
When doubt or darkness touches them,
give your Light to guide them
and lift them up.
Help us as caregivers to always
turn to You
as the source
of our own strength and compassion
as we seek to serve the needs
of
our sisters and brothers
who are vulnerable.
Amen.
(Sister Jane McConnell , OSF, BCC; VP, Mission Integration, St. Mary’s Health, Evansville, IN; Ascension Health;
Daily We Seek You: Reflections and Prayers for Individuals, Caregivers and Ministry Teams)
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