Bishop McManus blesses hospitals

Bishop McManus visited two Worcster hospitals, St. Vincent and UMass, Monday to offer the following blessing.  

  Heavenly Father,  source of all blessings and life,

                         hear our prayers for those who work and rest 

                         in this house of healing.

                         Bless the doctors and nurses and therapists

                         of St. Vincent Hospital (the UMass Memorial System:

                         here and at Hahnemann, in Marlboro and Clinton).

                         Bless those who seek to bring relief 

                         and healing to the sick.

                         Grant them peace 

                         and reward them for their goodness.

                         Bring peace to the hearts of those who are afraid,

                         heal the bodies of those who are sick

                         and give us the strength to live 

                         through the present moment

                         until you call us back to praise your name

                         in the heart of the Church,

                         that we might praise the glory of your name,

                         one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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