PATRON SAINT of MENTAL HEALTH - Tuesday 16th May - MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS16 May 2023 (by admin) |
Saint Dymphna - the little known Saint of mental health illnesses, anxiety and nervous disorders. Dymphna was born in Ireland in the 7th century. We think of her during our special mental health awareness week...
Saint Dymphna is the patron saint of those with mental health or nervous disorders or a mental illness. During our mental health awareness week, we will think of her.
The POWER of PRAYER, focus and reflection can be a calming and reassuring factor in our lives.
Prayer to St. Dymphna:
Lord, our God, you graciously chose St. Dymphna as patroness of those who journey with mental and nervous disorders and spiritual afflictions. 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.
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.
Amen.