For those who feel that their best course of action is to worship at home in the coming weeks, The Litany with ‘ A Prayer in The Time of the Coronavirus ‘ is offered here. The Litany is a simple and appropriate Office for use at home, either with the family or individually.
May God Bless You All at this time of anxiety and uncertainty.
THE LITANY
God the Father, creator of heaven and earth,
have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, giver of life,
have mercy on us.
Holy, blessed and glorious Trinity, three Persons in one God,
have mercy on us.
Save us, good Lord, from all sin and wickedness, from pride, hypocrisy and conceit, from envy, hatred and malice, and all uncharitableness,
save us, good Lord.
From sins of thought, word and deed, from the lusts of the flesh, from the deceits of the world and the snares of the devil,
save us, good Lord.
From fire, storm and flood, from disease, pestilence and want, from war and murder, and from dying unprepared,
save us, good Lord.
From all false doctrine, from hardness of heart, from contempt of your word and commandment, and from the evil of schism.
save us, good Lord.
In times of sorrow and in times of joy, in the hour of death, and in the day of judgement,
save us, good Lord.
Save us, Lord Christ, by the mystery of your holy incarnation, by your birth, childhood and obedience, by your baptism, fasting and temptation,
save us, Lord Christ.
By your ministry in word and work, by your mighty acts of power, and by your preaching of the kingdom,
save us, Lord Christ.
By your agony and trial, by your cross and passion, and by your precious death and burial,
save us, Lord Christ.
By your mighty resurrection, by your glorious ascension, and by your sending of the Holy Spirit, save us, Lord Christ.
Hear us, good Lord: govern and direct your holy Church, fill it with love and truth, and grant it that unity which is your will,
hear us, good Lord.
Give your Church courage to preach the gospel and to make disciples of all the nations,
hear us, good Lord.
Give knowledge and understanding to bishops, priests and deacons, that by their life and teaching they may proclaim your word,
hear us, good Lord.
Give all people grace to receive your word and to bring forth the fruit of the Spirit,
hear us, good Lord.
Bring all who have erred and are deceived into the way of truth,
hear us, good Lord.
Guard and bless our rulers, especially our President, our Taoiseach and all in Government, and grant that they may trust in you, and seek your honour and glory,
hear us, good Lord.
Bless all in the medical profession of our land, those in front line services, those in administration and the HSE, and those in medical research; give them skill and keep them safe in their work,
hear us good Lord
Bless our country, and give grace, wisdom and understanding to all in authority,
hear us, good Lord.
Bless the European Union, and draw us closer to one another in justice and freedom,
hear us, good Lord.
Bless those who administer the law, that they may uphold justice in honesty and truth,
hear us, good Lord.
Bless and keep all who maintain peace and safety,
hear us, good Lord.
Give to all nations unity, peace and concord,
hear us, good Lord.
Strengthen the faithful, comfort and help the faint-hearted, raise up those who fall, and drive out all evil,
hear us, good Lord.
Support and encourage all who are in poverty, unemployment or distress, protect those whose work is dangerous, and keep in safety all who travel,
hear us, good Lord.
Keep fathers, mothers and children united in their family life, and give them wisdom and strength in times of stress,
hear us, good Lord.
Heal the sick, care for the old and lonely, and comfort the bereaved,
hear us, good Lord.
Remember the poor who long to hear good news: give us the will to strengthen them through acts of generous love,
hear us, good Lord.
Show your pity on victims of strife, on the homeless and the hungry, on prisoners, and on all who live in fear,
hear us, good Lord.
Forgive our enemies, persecutors and slanderers, and turn their hearts,
hear us, good Lord.
Guide and direct all who influence others through the written or the spoken word, and inspire all who serve mankind in science, industry and art,
hear us, good Lord.
Bless and keep all your people,
hear us, good Lord.
Teach us to use the resources of the earth to your glory, that all may share in your goodness and praise you for your loving kindness,
hear us, good Lord.
Saviour of the world, forgive our sins, known and unknown, things done, and left undone; grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit that we may amend our lives according to your holy word, and share with all your people the joys of your eternal kingdom.
Jesus, Lamb of God,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, bearer of our sins,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Redeemer of the world,
give us your peace.
Almighty and All–loving God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
we pray to you through Christ the Healer
for those who suffer from the Coronavirus
in Ireland and across the world.
We pray too for all who reach out to those who mourn the loss
of each and every person who has died as a result of contracting the disease.
Give wisdom to policymakers,
skill to healthcare professionals and researchers,
comfort to everyone in distress
and a sense of calm to us all in these days of uncertainty and distress.
This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord
who showed compassion to the outcast,
acceptance to the rejected
and love to those to whom no love was shown. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, The power, And the glory, For ever and ever. Amen.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen