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THANKSGIVING Hand, dispel the fear of sickness and death, restore our hope,
and strengthen our faith.
Lord God, I am so delighted that You are both loving and We pray that You guide the people tasked to find cures for this
sovereign and that You cause all things to work together for good disease and to stem its transmission.
of those who love You, who are called according to Your purpose.
(Romans 8:28) We thank You for the vaccines developed made possible by Your
guiding hands. Bless our efforts to use these vaccines to end the
My heart overflows with gratefulness my Lord. Your guidance and
pandemic in our country.
presence strengthen me when I am weak and fearful. You gave
my daily sustenance and keep on protecting my loved ones whom
We pray for our health workers that they may minister to the
sick with competence and compassion. Grant them health in
Quiet-Time
mind and body, strength in their commitment, protection from
the disease. Spend time with the Lord. Savor His presence.
You may use Pope Francis’ Five Finger Prayer Method or pray
We pray for those afflicted. May they be restored to health. the rosary.
Protect those who care for them.
POPE FRANCIS FIVE FINGER PRAYER METHOD:
Grant eternal rest to those who have died.
Using the fingers on your hand, start with the thumb and pray
Give us the grace in these trying times to work for the good of these intentions in this order:
all and to help those in need. May our concern and compassion
for each other see us through this crisis and lead us to 1.) The thumb is closest finger to you. So, start praying for those
conversion and holiness. who are closest to you. They are the persons easiest to
remember. To pray for our dear ones is a "Sweet Obligation."
Grant all these through our Lord Jesus Christ Your Son who lives
and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever 2.) The next finger is the index. Pray for those who teach,
and ever. Amen. instruct, and heal you. They need the support and wisdom to
show direction to others. Always keep them in your prayers.
We fly to Your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise
our petition in our necessities, but deliver us always from all 3.) The following finger is the tallest. It reminds us of our leaders,
dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen. the governors and those who have authority. They need God's
guidance.
Our Lady, health of the sick, pray for us. 4.) The fourth finger is the ring finger. Even though it may
St. Joseph, pray for us. surprise you, it is our weakest finger. It should remind us to pray
St. Raphael the Archangel, pray for us. for the weakest, the sick or those plagued by problems. They
San Roque, pray for us. need your prayers.
San Lorenzo Ruiz, pray for us.
San Pedro Calungsod, pray for us. 5.) And finally, we have our smallest finger, the smallest of all.
Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. When you
are done praying for the other four groups, you will be able to
see your own needs but in the proper perspective, and also you
will be able to pray for your own needs in a better way.