Novena for the Sick

Pray one day at a time for nine consecutive days for a sick person or for all who suffer. Each day, say the day's invocation and the prayer. --- DAY 1 — Trust Lord, teach me to trust in your loving will even in illness. Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, look with favor on (name of the sick person) who suffers. If it be your will, grant restoration to health; give strength and patience to bear illness with Christian resignation. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Health and all the saints, hear this prayer. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 2 — Patience Lord, grant patience to the sick person and to those who care for them. Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, look with favor on (name of the sick person) who suffers. If it be your will, grant restoration to health; give strength and patience to bear illness with Christian resignation. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Health and all the saints, hear this prayer. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 3 — Comfort Lord, be comfort for the troubled heart and the anxious family. Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, look with favor on (name of the sick person) who suffers. If it be your will, grant restoration to health; give strength and patience to bear illness with Christian resignation. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Health and all the saints, hear this prayer. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 4 — Healing Lord, if it be your will, grant bodily healing. Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, look with favor on (name of the sick person) who suffers. If it be your will, grant restoration to health; give strength and patience to bear illness with Christian resignation. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Health and all the saints, hear this prayer. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 5 — Strength Lord, strengthen the sick in hours of weakness and pain. Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, look with favor on (name of the sick person) who suffers. If it be your will, grant restoration to health; give strength and patience to bear illness with Christian resignation. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Health and all the saints, hear this prayer. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 6 — Hope Lord, renew hope in the resurrection and eternal life. Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, look with favor on (name of the sick person) who suffers. If it be your will, grant restoration to health; give strength and patience to bear illness with Christian resignation. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Health and all the saints, hear this prayer. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 7 — Caregivers Lord, bless doctors, nurses, and caregivers. Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, look with favor on (name of the sick person) who suffers. If it be your will, grant restoration to health; give strength and patience to bear illness with Christian resignation. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Health and all the saints, hear this prayer. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 8 — Gratitude Lord, teach us to give thanks for care received. Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, look with favor on (name of the sick person) who suffers. If it be your will, grant restoration to health; give strength and patience to bear illness with Christian resignation. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Health and all the saints, hear this prayer. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. --- DAY 9 — Surrender Lord, we entrust this intention to your hands (mention your request). Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, look with favor on (name of the sick person) who suffers. If it be your will, grant restoration to health; give strength and patience to bear illness with Christian resignation. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Health and all the saints, hear this prayer. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.