Welcome to Day 2 of our Novena of Prayer for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on 16 July. On each day we will be praying for different groups of people around the world who are experiencing or affected by COVID-19. Today we are praying for for all who are ill, both Australia and Timor-Leste and around the world. We especially remember all those who are suffering from COVID-19 and all who are caring for them.

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Mary,

you are always with the brothers and sisters of your Son.

We entrust ourselves to you

in the midst of all that is happening to us.

Help us to protect and look after each other.

Be with those who mourn and those who are sick,

those who have lost jobs and hope.

Be with us in our fear and uncertainty.

Don't let worry and anxiety overcome us.

Be our source of hope.

Lend your strength to all those helping others and those who are caring for the sick.

Help us to end this disease.

Intercede for us with your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.