February 11, 2015

  • Pope Francis blesses a sick child as he arrives to visit the Bambino Gesu children's hospital in Rome Dec. 21, 2014. (CNS photo / Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters)

"For I rescued the poor who cried out for help, the orphans, and the unassisted; The blessing of those in extremity came upon me, and the heart of the widow I made joyful. I wore my honesty like a garment; justice was my robe and my turban. I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame."

- Jb 29:12-15, modified for prayer service designed by Catholic Health Association for the 23rd World Day of the Sick