Today we celebrate the 34th World Day of the Sick. Pope Leo’s message to the faithful for today focuses on “The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing another’s pain”.
“I have chosen to reflect on this biblical passage through the lens of the Encyclical Fratelli Tutti, written by my beloved predecessor Pope Francis. There, compassion and mercy towards those in need are not reduced to a merely individual effort, but are realized through relationships: with our brothers and sisters in need, with those who care for them and, ultimately, with God who gives us his love.” ~ Pope Leo XIV
You can read Pope Leo’s full message by clicking the button below.
Let us pray together the ancient prayer, referenced in Pope Leo’s message, made to Mary for those living with illness and pain:
Sweet Mother, do not part from me.
Turn not your eyes away from me.
Walk with me at every moment
and never leave me alone.
You who always protect me
as a true Mother,
obtain for me the blessing of the Father,
Son and Holy Spirit.
Amen.
