After over six months of precautions and pressures from the pandemic, many of us are seeking a calming peace. We hope that you’ll be able to pause for this prayer and meditation from the Catholic Health Association today, providing renewed strength and hope.
For Peace in Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Loving God, we come to you full of anxiety about what may happen in the coming days and weeks. Shower us with the peace Jesus promised to his disciples, and make us into steady pillars for those around us. In this time of uncertainty and epidemic, wake us up to the reminder that we are not alone.
Even as we are asked to keep our distance from others, help us to find ways to reach out to those who need our support. We pray especially for those whose incomes and livelihoods are threatened. For the children who will miss meals due to school closures. For those already isolated, lonely and scared.
Loving God, give them your peace, and through our hands ensure they have what they need. Sustain, strengthen and protect all caregivers. Bless them as they offer compassionate care and show selfless courage in the face of risk.
Remind us, each time we wash our hands, that in our baptism you call us to let go of our fears and live in joy, peace, and hope. Amen.
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1 reply on “Prayer for Peace in Anxiety”
The above reflection/prayer is a wonderful reminder to us all. Especially the reminder of baptism – each time we wash our hands. Even for those of us who must continue to quarantine/isolate due to compromised immune systems, we can still reach out by phone or email to those who are alone/lonely/worried/frightened. And if we are able, we can reach out to local organizations (through donations) that provide food and other necessities to those who have lost their source of income. Thank you for sharing and reminding us.