Lord Jesus Christ, you taught us to love our neighbour and to care for those in need as if we were caring for you.
In this time of anxiety, we pray for an end to the pandemic.
Give us strength to comfort the fearful, to share hope,
and to assure the isolated of our love, and your love,
Amen.

‘Lord, may you bless the world, give health to our bodies and comfort our hearts. You ask us not to be afraid. Yet our faith is weak and we are fearful. But you, Lord, will not leave us at the mercy of the storm. Tell us again: “Do not be afraid” (Mt 28:5). And we, together with Peter, “cast all our anxieties onto you, for you care about us.” (cf. 1 Pet 5:7).’

(Pope Francis, Urbi et Orbi. March 27th 2020)