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Expert from the Message of the Holy Father Leo XIV for the 34th World Day of the Sick - 11th February 2026 - ‘The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing another’s pain’

This perspective also allows us to grasp the true meaning of loving ourselves. It means setting aside any attempt to base our self-esteem or sense of dignity on worldly stereotypes – such as success, career, status or family background– and recovering our proper place before God and neighbour.

Benedict XVI observed, “as a spiritual being, the human creature is defined through interpersonal relations. The more authentically he or she lives these
relations, the more his or her own personal identity matures. It is not by isolation that man establishes his worth, but
by placing himself in relation with others and with God.”

Dear brothers and sisters, “the true remedy for humanity’s wounds is a style of life based on fraternal love, which has
its root in love of God.”
I genuinely hope that our Christian lifestyle will always reflect this fraternal, “Samaritan” spirit – one that is welcoming, courageous, committed and supportive, rooted in our union with God and our faith in Jesus Christ.

Enkindled by this divine love, we will surely be able to give of ourselves for the good of all who suffer, especially our brothers and sisters who are sick, elderly or afflicted.

Let us raise our prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Health of the Sick, asking her to assist all who suffer and are in
need of compassion, consolation and a listening ear.

Let us seek her intercession with this ancient prayer, that has been invoked in families for those living with illness and pain:

Sweet Mother, do not part from me.
Turn not your eyes away from me.
Walk with me at every moment
and never leave me alone.
You who always protect me
as a true Mother,
obtain for me the blessing of the Father,
Son and Holy Spirit.

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Our Lady of Lourdes, help of Christians;
Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, source of love;
Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of the poor;
Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of the disabled;
Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of orphans;
Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of all children;
Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of all nations;
Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of the Church;
Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, friend of the lonely;
Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, comforter of those who mourn;
Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, shelter of the homeless;
Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, guide of travelers;
Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, strength of the weak;
Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, refuge of sinners;
Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, comforter of the suffering;
Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, help of the dying;
Pray for us.

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