For the oldest man who in sickness approaches death:
that in his weakness we may find strength,
and in his suffering see the cross of Christ;
We pray to the Lord:

For those who have grown very old,
especially elderly parents and godparents:
that the love and respect of their children
might sustain them and bring them joy;
We pray to the Lord:

For all who live in nursing homes,
and especially for those who are alone or in pain:
that we might cherish the gift of their wisdom,
and the perduring example of their faith;
We pray to the Lord:

For families who have grown very old:
that we might rejoice in the gift of their presence
and cherish their wisdom;
We pray to the Lord:

For those who have grown very old,
and especially for those tempted to die:
that God might grant them patient endurance
to do his will and serve his Gospel;
We pray to the Lord:

For all who are about to die:
that through our love, care, and devotion,
they might know the beauty of life,
to the moment of their final breath;
We pray to the Lord:

For all who are about to die,
and for their families:
that God might gently lead them home;
We pray to the Lord:

For those who are dying:
that they may await your call
with calm and dignity;
We pray to the Lord:

For those who have grown old or weak:
that we might see God's power in their fragility;
We pray to the Lord:

For those struggling with terrible diseases:
that each day might be a new revelation
of God's love for them;
We pray to the Lord:

For those for whom death is near:
that all their days of walking with the Lord
might show them the way home;
We pray to the Lord:

For those tempted to despair by constant pain:
that they might join their suffering
to the Cross of Christ;
We pray to the Lord: