O God, guide us as we seek to further your healing ministry in challenging times. Grant us faithfulness to your purposes for your people. Grant us openness and creativity as we partner with others and seek new ways to minister. Keep ever before us the vision of your compassionate concern for every person who suffers. We ask all this in your Holy Name. Amen.
John summoned two of his disciples and sent them to the Lord to ask, "Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?" When the men came to him, they said, "John the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, 'Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?'" At that time he cured many of their diseases, sufferings, and evil spirits; he also granted sight to many who were blind. And he said to them in reply, "Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the good news proclaimed to them." (Luke 7:18-22)