Thank you, Doctors!

Jennings appreciates the many wonderful physicians who care for adults through their aging journey. On Doctor’s Day, we bless them with a prayer from The Catholic Health Association of the United States.

"Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give." (Mt 10:8) In Matthew's gospel, Jesus sends out his disciples, endowing them with the abilities to heal those in their communities who have been afflicted in body and soul. On National Doctors Day, we offer deep gratitude for the physicians who use their gifts and talents from God to help heal their brothers and sisters.

Bless their minds, that they may be endowed with the knowledge and the capacity to recognize what they do not know and the willingness to strive to learn more.

Bless their minds, that they may be endowed with wisdom, that they may know what they can heal and offer consolation when they cannot.

Bless their hearts with courage, to make difficult decisions, to believe in their gifts, and to remain steadfast in their commitment to those they serve.

Bless their hearts with humility, that they may know where their limits lie, what is beyond their capability, and that they may recognize when they cannot offer healing, but can still provide comfort.

Bless their bodies, that they may remain strong and steadfast as they endure long hours and use their hands, eyes, nose and ears to care for their patients.

God pour out your blessings on these physicians and all those in need of your care. May they never forget that they carry on the work of Jesus, in healing those in our communities that may be restored to life in the world or entrusted carefully to eternal life with you.

Amen