Prayer 2602: In Time of Fear and Pandemic

God of All Mercy,
we praise You and bless You,
and put our trust in You,
for You are ever-faithful,
and your tender gaze is ever upon us in love.

Let us take your hand today,
O Shepherd of Our Souls,
and be strengthened within your embrace,
that we may care for each other steadfastly.

Spirit of Wisdom,
bless the healers and caregivers,
the scientists, doctors, nurses,
whose gifts are especially in need at this time,
and give us the will to support them and each other
in this time of crisis.

Blessed Savior,
help us to be your hands
to soothe the anxious,
to protect the vulnerable,
to seek out the isolated,
to give selflessly from our abundance
for the support of all,
so that all may be safe and secure.

Knit us together as one body,
Almighty One,
that we always hold fast to our unity as your children.
Bless us as we seek to embody your love,
and spread the awning of your mercy
over all for whom we pray.

Amen.