Prayer & Spiritual Support

Faith plays a vital role in healing and hope. Throughout May, the faithful are invited to pray for those experiencing mental health challenges.

Spiritual opportunities include:

 ST. DYMPHNA INTERCESSIONS 

• Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers — St. Dymphna Intercessions

• Franciscan Mission Associates - St. Dymphna Prayer


 MENTAL HEALTH PRAYER INTENTIONS 

• USCCB — Mental Health Novena

• Hallow — Mental Health Prayer Collection


 EUCHARISTIC PRAYER FOR HEALING 

• EWTN — Eucharistic Adoration Prayers

• Catholic Healing Prayers — Blessed Sacrament Devotions


 PARISH PRAYER INITIATIVES 
(Use these as adaptable parish resources)

• Catholic Mental Health Ministry — Parish Prayer & Worship Resources

• National Catholic Partnership on Disability — Mental Health Prayer

Parishes are encouraged to incorporate these prayers and devotions throughout Mental Health Awareness Month, remembering in a special way those who struggle and those who accompany them.