World Day of Prayer for the sick

Published on February 1, 2018

world-day-of-prayerMass of Healing and Anointing, Saturday February 10th, St. Joseph’s Church; 11am

World Day of the Sick, a celebration started by Pope John Paul II as a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses. The day coincides with the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes. People around the world take the time to pray for the sick and for those who work very hard to alleviate the sufferings of the sick on this day. Faith organizations mark this day especially to provide the sick with medicines, food, and spiritual guidance.