For the Sick

Collect

I. Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve thy sick servants, and give thy power of healing to those who minister to their needs, that those (or  , or   ...) for whom our prayers are offered may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in thy loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

II. Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve your sick servants, and give your power of healing to those who minister to their needs, that those (or  , or   ...) for whom our prayers are offered may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Prayer over the Gifts

God our Father, your love guides every moment of our lives. Accept the prayers and gifts we offer for our sick brothers and sisters; restore them to health, and turn our anxiety for them into joy. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

Preface of the Season

The following postcommunion prayer may be used.

Postcommunion Prayer

Gracious Father, we give thee praise and thanks for this Holy Communion of the Body and Blood of thy beloved Son Jesus Christ, the pledge of our redemption; and we pray that it may bring us forgiveness of sins, strength in our weakness, and everlasting salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.