A coronavirus prayer

Heavenly Father,

We pray for all those in our parish community affected by COVID in whatever way.  Some have COVID themselves, some have family members with COVID, some are isolating, some are unable to be with friends and family in hospital or aged care, some have lost their livelihoods, some are struggling mentally, some are in the frontline, exhausted but fronting up to work each day to look after the rest of us.  Whatever the reason, please help us Lord.  Heal the world of this terrible pandemic.  We are all doing our best, but sometimes it is too much for us to bear.  Take away our anxieties and help us to remember that you are in charge and we are not alone.  Place your healing hands upon us and give us the strength we need to face each day.  Amen.

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