NURSES PRAYER

Dear Jesus, model and inspiration of the Nursing profession, I know that when you ascended into heaven you left the care of the sick to those of us whom you have called blessed with the Holy vocation of Nursing. Help me to be faithful to that calling, so that I can do the things you want me to do and in the manner you want me to do them. Grant that my voice may be gentle, that my hands may have the softness and sympathy of your hands, that my presence may bring something. Bless me Lord, for I am about to begin the days work. Teach me to receive the sick in your name. Give to my efforts success, sweet JESUS, to the Glory of your Holy name. It is your work; without you, I cannot succeed. Grant that the sick you have placed in my care be abundantly blessed, and not one of them be lost, because of the hope and consolation which your presence brought to the suffering of your day. I want to do all these things dear JESUS but I know that I am weak and can do little without your aid. Please give me that aid this day and every day Of my life, so that I can do the things you want me to do and be an angel of the sickroom. Amen.