Merciful Jesus, during Your life on earth You showed great concern for the sick and the infirmed. Have compassion now on Shay and each of his family members who are sick, afflicted or in pain. Grant them a healing of body, mind and spirit...restore their strength and perseverance. Comfort them with the knowledge that others are praying for them, and give them peace with a sense of Your Presence. May they know that in a special way they are united with You, their suffering Christ. May they contribute to the welfare of the whole People of God by associating themselves freely with Your Passion and Death for the salvation of the world. Bless, too, those who take care of the sick, the aged, the hurting. In their own time of need, bestow on them a hundredfold the blessings they have given to others. We praise You for the healing that is happening even as we pray before You and our Father in Heaven. Amen.