Catholic Prayers for Healing

On this page you’ll find a collection of Catholic prayers for healing. Read these prayers out loud or in silence.

How to pray for healing in the Catholic faith?

Prayer is a powerful tool that can bring comfort, strength, and healing to those who are suffering. Whether you are facing physical, emotional, or spiritual challenges, prayer can provide a sense of peace and hope in times of need. The Catholic faith has a rich tradition of prayers for healing, and many Catholics find solace and strength in these prayers as they navigate their own struggles. Whether you are seeking healing for yourself or for a loved one, these Catholic prayers for healing can offer comfort and inspiration as you journey towards wellness.

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Catholic Prayers for Healing

• The Prayer of St. Francis: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, Where there is hatred, let me bring love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. Where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek To be consoled as to console, To be understood as to understand, To be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.
• The Anima Christi: Soul of Christ, be my sanctification, Body of Christ, be my salvation, Blood of Christ, fill all my veins, Water from the side of Christ, wash out my stains, Passion of Christ, my comfort be, O good Jesus, listen to me. In your wounds I fain would hide, Ne’er to be parted from your side, Guard me when the foe is nigh, Shield me with your victory. From the snares of death defend, Till I see you face to face, King of glory, my defense, O blest Redeemer, save your servant, Who in your great mercy trusted, And by your dear cross protected. Amen.

Short Catholic Prayers for Healing

• “Father, I place my trust in you and pray for healing for (name). Please touch (name) with your loving hand and bring physical, emotional, and spiritual restoration. Help (name) to feel your presence and know your love. I pray for your guidance and wisdom for the medical team, and for peace and strength for (name) and all who love (name). Amen.”
• “Mother Mary, please intercede for (name) and ask your son Jesus to bring healing and restoration. Please wrap your maternal arms around (name) and let (name) feel your love and care. Help (name) to trust in God’s plan and to find hope and peace in this difficult time. Amen.”
• “Jesus, you are the Great Healer and I ask for your help and healing for (name). Please touch (name) with your miraculous power and bring physical, emotional, and spiritual restoration. Help (name) to feel your presence and to find strength and courage to face each day. I pray for your guidance and wisdom for the medical team, and for peace and comfort for (name) and all who love (name). Amen.”
• “Lord, I bring (name) to you and ask for your healing touch. Please wrap your loving arms around (name) and bring physical, emotional, and spiritual restoration. Help (name) to trust in your plan and to find hope and peace in this difficult time. Please give (name) the strength and courage to face each day and to find joy in your love. I pray for your guidance and wisdom for the medical team, and for peace and comfort for (name) and all who love (name). Amen.”
• “Heavenly Father, I ask for your healing power to be upon (name). Please touch (name) with your miraculous love and bring physical, emotional, and spiritual restoration. Help (name) to feel your presence and to find strength and courage to face each day. Please give (name) hope and peace in this difficult time, and help (name) to trust in your plan. I pray for your guidance and wisdom for the medical team, and for peace and comfort for (name) and all who love (name). Amen.”

The profound faith in God and trust in His infinite mercy is at the core of every Catholic prayer for healing. It’s the belief that the Holy Spirit can touch the hearts, minds, and bodies, bringing peace, comfort, and physical healing to those in need. As we delve deeper, let’s understand the potency of Catholic prayers for healing, their simple versions, their strength, and their suitability for the sick, all along relating to relevant Bible verses.

What is the most powerful Catholic prayer for healing?

The Anointing of the Sick, often known as the Sacrament of Healing, holds a unique position within the Catholic tradition. But if one is looking for a prayer with universal usage, the Miraculous Medal Prayer for Healing, originating from the Marian apparition to Saint Catherine Labouré, is arguably the most powerful Catholic prayer for healing:

“O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Gracious God, I ask of you a cure for [name of the person in need of healing]. Amen.”

This prayer’s power resides in its acknowledgment of Mary’s purity and her intercessory role, which evokes the strength of divine intervention for healing.

The Bible quote associated with this prayer is from Luke 1:28: “And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.” This verse signifies Mary’s grace and favor in the eyes of God, emphasizing the effectiveness of this prayer.

What is the simple Catholic prayer for healing?

For those seeking a simple yet profound prayer, the Prayer to St. Raphael, the Archangel, is a beautiful choice:

“St. Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace. Please assist me in my needs and in my pains. Heal me, I humbly beseech you. Amen.”

Despite its simplicity, this prayer calls upon the healing power of St. Raphael, known as the Healing Angel in Catholic tradition.

It aligns with the Bible verse John 14:13-14, “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it.” This verse underlines the concept of intercession and the power of prayer, a fundamental principle of Catholic faith.

What is the strongest prayer for healing?

The Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is often regarded as the strongest prayer for healing, encompassing the whole person, body, mind, and spirit:

“O most holy heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore you, I love you, and with lively sorrow for my sins I offer you this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient to your will. Grant, Good Jesus, that I may live in you and for you. Protect me in the midst of danger. Comfort me in my afflictions. Give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs, your blessing on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death. Amen.”

This prayer’s strength lies in its complete surrender to Jesus’ will, seeking His divine blessings and protection. It also covers physical health, making it a powerful prayer for healing.

This prayer is reminiscent of the Bible passage in Psalm 147:3, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” This verse highlights God’s healing power, fortifying our faith in the efficacy of this prayer.

Catholic Healing Prayers for the Sick

• The Prayer of St. Raphael: Glorious Archangel St. Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace. You are a guide of those who journey by land or sea or who cross the air to foreign lands. Raphael, kind and gentle, lead all God’s people to their true home. You who are the physician of the Divine Word, heal the sick, revive the fainting, and give strength to the weak.
• The Healing Prayer of St. Gertrude: Eternal Father, I offer You the Most Precious Blood of Your Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal Church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.
• The Divine Mercy Chaplet: O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You.
• The Hail Mary: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
• The Guardian Angel Prayer: Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here; ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

Catholic Prayers for Healing and Strength

Dear Jesus, you preached that if I labor it is you who will give me rest. Please open your heart to this prayer and give me strength on the days where I am tired and don’t feel as though I can go any further. Help me to remain focused on the calling that you have for me and to always stay close to you. Amen.

Catholic Prayer for Physical Healing

Jesus, you have healed so many believers just with the touch of your figure tips. Hear my cry for help and ease the physical pain that I’m feeling. I know that everything is possible through you. Please give me the grace and the strength that I need to continue to wake up every morning and trust in the plan that you have for me. Amen.

Catholic Prayers for Healing and Grace

Heavenly Father, please grant me the grace to recognize that even though I do not know your will, I know that you will never put any obstacle in my way that I cannot overcome. Thank you for always loving me and help me to feel that love even on the days where I may be struggling. Amen.

Catholic Prayer for Healing in the Greatest Hour of Need

Dear God, help me to grow closer to you in my hour of greatest need. Allow me to feel your healing presence in my life. Send your healing touch to my body and mind. Please always remind me that even though I feel alone at times, you are always around me. Amen.

Catholic Prayer to Jesus for Healing

Jesus, I know that you suffered indescribable pain when you died for my sins on the cross. Please give me the strength to carry my own cross of physical pain and grant me your healing comfort when I need it the most. Amen.

Catholic Prayer to Heal Uncertain Faith

Jesus, you know what is in my heart and in my soul. I know how you can see my struggling with my faith. Please help me to stay true and steadfast to your will and lead me away from temptation. I know that everything is possible through you. Allow this healing prayer to strengthen my dedication to you. Amen.

Catholic Prayers for World Healing

Heavenly Father, our world is in complete and utter chaos. Hear the cry of your people and send your Holy Spirit down to heal the pain and strife that we are feeling. Give every person in this world the opportunity to know your healing touch and help them to understand that your presence is always around us even through the difficult times in this world. Amen.

Catholic Prayers for Spiritual Healing

Christ, by your death you saved the world. Through your body you strengthened me and by your blood you redeem me. Please heal the parts of me that are lacking and help me to understand the path that you have laid out for me. Hear this Catholic prayer for spiritual healing and help me to learn from your holy words. Amen.

Catholic Prayer for Healing Direction

Dear God, I know that you are always with me, near me and around me. Sometimes I may not always hear you in the ways that you would like me to. Heal my ears and help me to listen to your gentle guidance and feel your undying love. In your name I pray this Catholic prayer for healing. Amen.

Catholic Prayer for Healing of Thoughts

Jesus, I beg you to hear my prayer and to heal me from the thoughts in my mind that lead me further away from you. Help me to always keep my focus on you so I can enjoy salvation with you and your heavenly hosts when the judgement day comes. Amen.

Catholic Prayer for Healing Touch

Dear Jesus, while I know that you physically suffered on the cross, please hear my cry of suffering now and heal my body and my soul. Help me to be more like you and understand that you would never give me a cross to bear that you knew I could not manage. Please help me to have your strength. Amen.