A Catholic Mother’s Prayer for a Child’s Health

A mother’s prayer for her child is powerful, tender, and very real. In the Catholic tradition we ask God directly and also seek the intercession of the saints—friends of God who pray with us. This page offers simple, faithful prayers for a child’s health, especially through the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Gianna Beretta Molla, along with Scripture and practical steps you can use today.

Why Catholics Pray for a Child’s Healing

• Scripture calls us to intercede: “I urge that supplications, prayers… be made for all people” (1 Tim 2:1).
• Christ welcomes our needs: “Let the children come to me” (Mk 10:14).
• Faith and reason work together: we pray and we use medicine; both are gifts of God.

Heavenly Intercessors for a Child’s Health

Our Lady of Lourdes — the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared at Lourdes (France), and the Church has long associated this title with healing and consolation for the sick.

St. Gianna Beretta Molla — a modern Italian saint, physician, wife, and mother. She understood a parent’s love and the language of medicine.

Prayers a Mother Can Say

Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes

Blessed Mother Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes, I place my child [Name] in your gentle care. Ask your Son to grant healing of body and peace of heart. Calm my fears, strengthen my hope, and help me to love and care wisely. Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for us. Amen.

Prayer to St. Gianna Beretta Molla

St. Gianna, holy mother and physician, you cherished every child. Please intercede for [Name]. Obtain clear wisdom for our doctors, courage for our family, and steady improvement in health. May we trust God in all things and act with loving prudence. Amen.

Short “arrow” prayers (anytime)

• “Jesus, heal my child.”
• “Mary, be with us.”
• “St. Gianna, pray for [Name].”

Scripture for Comfort

• Psalm 23 — the Lord is our Shepherd.
• Psalm 91 — dwelling in God’s protection.
• Philippians 4:6–7 — peace beyond anxiety.
• Matthew 11:28 — “Come to me… and I will give you rest.”

A Simple Daily Prayer Plan (5–7 minutes)

1. Sign of the Cross. Breathe slowly.
2. Read 3–5 verses from Psalm 23 or 91.
3. Pray to Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Gianna by name for your child.
4. Add one short “arrow” prayer. Close with: “Jesus, I trust in You.”

Faith and Medicine Together

Prayer and medical care are partners, not rivals. Seek professional help promptly, follow treatment plans, and keep praying. Ask God to guide every decision and give your care team insight and skill.

Parish & Sacramental Help

• Request a Mass intention for your child’s healing and peace.
• Ask a priest for a blessing of the sick (or the Sacrament of the Anointing for those who are seriously ill).
• Invite family and friends to join your intention—one decade of the Rosary is enough.

Frequently Asked

Does prayer guarantee a cure? No. Prayer opens us to grace, strengthens love, and brings peace while we act wisely and persist in care.

Can I use my own words? Absolutely. God hears honest, simple prayer—spoken or silent.

What if I feel afraid? Bring your fear to Jesus. Repeat: “Jesus, I trust in You,” and ask Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Gianna to stay close.

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Submit Names for Prayer

Share your child’s name and intention; our community will pray daily and help you request a Mass intention if desired.

• Prayer Intention: Add name, need, and dates of procedures or checkups.
• Mass Intention: We’ll confirm the earliest available date or suggest the next open one.

“Let the children come to me.” — Matthew 19:14