On December 17th, the Catholic Church honors St. Lazarus, a saint you can turn to when you want to pray for a loved one who is ill, asking for their health to be restored.

Holy Communion is a bond to the community, ... All members of the household may receive Communion with the sick person, ... in preparation for holy Communion, all recite the Lord's Prayer. V.

The book that the bishops are voting to create will be a compilation of those prayers, drawn from multiple sources traditionally used in ministry to the sick. A Service of EWTN News, Inc.

As St. John Paul II prayed, ‘Dear friends who are ill, may the Holy Virgin present to her Son the offering of your sufferings, in which Christ’s face on the cross is reflected.’ ...

When you're not quite sure what to say, lean into these prayers. 25 Prayers for the Sick to Uplift Their Spirits and Encourage Healing | Parade | victoriaadvocate.com Skip to main content ...

There have been numerous double-blind scientific studies regarding the power of prayer over sickness. In 2009, two scientists published a meta-analysis of the studies conducted up to that time ...

We unite our prayers with those of @Pontifex in praying for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at this time. May this Holy Season bring us all comfort and peace. — Cardinal Seán (@CardinalSean ...

Pope Francis on Wednesday asked his Catholic followers to pray for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who he said is “very sick” at the moment. Francis requested a “special prayer” for his 95 ...