Saint-related
Prayer to Saint Dymphna
Prayer of intercession
A prayer through the intercession of St. Dymphna, the young Irish martyr honoured as patroness of those who suffer mental and nervous illness and of those who care for them. Her feast is kept on 15 May.
Lord, our God, you graciously chose St. Dymphna as patroness of those afflicted with mental and nervous disorders. She is thus an inspiration and a symbol of charity to the thousands who ask her intercession. Please grant, Lord, through the prayers of this pure youthful martyr, relief and consolation to all suffering such trials, and especially those for whom we pray. (Here mention those for whom you wish to pray). We beg you, Lord, to hear the prayers of St. Dymphna on our behalf. Grant all those for whom we pray patience in their sufferings and resignation to your divine will. Please fill them with hope, and grant them the relief and cure they so much desire. We ask this through Christ our Lord who suffered agony in the garden. Amen.
When it is prayed
- may-15
- mental-illness
- anxiety
