It is a must to always take care of our health and body. As stewards of God, it is our responsibility to always consider the welfare of our bodies. However, sickness comes to us in unexpected ways.
Cancer has always been one of the most feared diagnoses. But thanks to our medical practitioners, there have been many advancements in curing this type of disease. Of course, let us not forget to thank the Lord for giving our doctors and medical workers wisdom and for guiding them in coming up with these medicines and treatments.
God provides healing and strength. Let us turn to God and pray for our brethren who are currently in their battle against breast cancer. Let us commend them to God’s love and power and ask Him to bring them healing and recovery.
Catholic prayer for Breast Cancer patients
All powerful and merciful God, Your love has been manifested throughout the ages. In You are our strength and courage. Your steadfast love keeps us alive and able to continue our journey to the path You have planned for us. Praise and honor be to You, o God.
We are grateful for sending us Your Son, our Lord, and Redeemer Jesus Christ, to show us Your love and forgiveness. All throughout His ministry, He has shown mercy to those who were in need. He cured many people of their sicknesses and sufferings. He restored their waning hope and provided them with courage and faith.
Loving Father, I come to You begging for Your compassionate gaze. Look upon me and my current suffering. It was an utterly devastating moment when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My heart was shattered. I felt afraid and worried. I fell into despair and restlessness.
O God, I am deeply sorry for the disappointment and anger I felt the first moment I heard of this unfortunate circumstance in my life. I was afraid and confused. I was asking myself if I really deserved to have this illness. There were moments when my faith in You was tested. I approach You now with a heavy heart and a troubled spirit. I am sorry, Lord, for doubting Your presence in my life.
In You, my Lord, I entrust myself as I go through this difficult moment in my life. You are my God and my healer. I humbly beseech You to grant me Your healing and restoring power. Envelope me with Your assuring grace. May Your power penetrate every fiber and cell in my body.
Father, I also thank You for the people who are with me as I tread this path of healing and recovery. Thank You for reminding me through these people that I am not alone in this fight against cancer. Please continue to bless them, as they are a blessing to me.
I pray for my doctors and the medical practitioners who are helping me in this battle. I believe that they are Your instruments to bring healing and strength to me. Please guide them with Your healing hand. May they do their tasks with competence and compassion.
As I strive to win this fight against cancer, Lord, I offer You every suffering and inconvenience that I may face. I unite myself and these sufferings to the passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Transform this cross into a salvific moment for the people around me and me. Whatever happens, Lord, I entrust myself fully to Your will. Never leave me on this journey.
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Short prayer for breast cancer patients
My Lord and God, You are our healer and strength. As I fight this battle against breast cancer, I implore Your healing power to embrace me. You alone can bring healing to me. Guide my doctors as they do their best to cure me of this sickness. Bless my loved ones as they stay by my side in this battle. I offer my sufferings to You. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
The Word of God
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits— who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases.
Psalm 103:2-3 NRSVUE
Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.
Jeremiah 17:14 NRSVUE
Prayer to St. Agatha for Breast Cancer patients
O blessed Saint Agatha, a blessed virgin and martyr of Christ, you are revered as the patroness of breast cancer patients. Your faithfulness and devotion to the Lord paved the way for your glorious martyrdom. You selflessly dedicated your life to Christ. I seek your prayers and intercession as I go through this difficult moment in my life.
Saint Agatha, please pray for me to God. Bring my tears of supplication to the feet of Jesus Christ, your Spouse. My heart is heavy with worries and anxiety. My soul is growing weary. But through you, I am consoled by the truth that God listens to your prayers, for you now enjoy His radiance and glory in heaven.
Saint Agatha, pray for my family and friends who have never abandoned me. Ask the Lord to bless and keep them in His merciful heart. I am truly grateful for the love they have shown me as I fight this battle.
Pray for the doctors and medical staff who are taking care of me. May they never lose the fire of service and dedication. May they be truly God’s instruments of healing for me.
Be with me, Saint Agatha, in this trying time of my life. Stay with me as I undergo these medical procedures. Make my heart strong and my soul brave. May I not succumb to despair and fear. Through your prayers and intercession, I am confident that this battle is already won.
Saint Agatha, pray for us. Amen.
Further reflection
Sicknesses are reminders that we are finite beings. But these also prompt us to remember that God is the only one who can bring us healing and strength. We may not understand why people suffer from cancer, but may we not lose hope in God’s healing power and love.
To be diagnosed with breast cancer is such a heartbreaking experience. One can only imagine the fear and anxiety of hearing such news. As Christians, may we show our support to those who are fighting against breast cancer and other sorts of illnesses. They need our prayers and support more than ever. Let us show them how much we care and how much they mean to us. May we become God’s loving and reassuring presence to them.
