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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Prayers for stroke victims

There might have been people in our lives who have succumbed to a stroke in the past.  We don’t need to feel helpless anymore because there is something we can do to alleviate their suffering.  Prayers! 

For our friends and family who could use our spiritual assistance, below is a prayer I found in http://www.beliefnet.com/Prayers/Multifaith/Illness/Prayer-For-Strength-After-A-Stroke.aspx.

Prayer for Strength After a Stroke

Have mercy, O loving God,
upon all who have suffered a stroke.
Remove the sudden fear that befalls them.
Endow them with courage in the struggle
to recover what has been lost.
Grant them strength and hope
to envision new days ahead
and a spirit of faith
to take the risk of living fully
once again. 
Amen.

Prayer to St. Andrew Avellino - Patron for Stroke Victims (http://www.prayerflowers.com/prayergarden/index.php?topic=41.0)

St. Andrew we ask your intercession upon (name),
please pray that he/she heals quickly...his/her movements,
speech and that the doctors give him/her
the best medical care he/she can receive.