Cover the Uninsured Week

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is co-sponsoring Cover the Uninsured Week, March 22-28. Health care parity in this country is abominable. Forty-six million Americans are currently without health care coverage and many are in danger due to the worsening economy. People must often choose between health care and food or shelter. It is time something is done.

The picture above is from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Gettysburg, PA.

Prayer for the Uninsured (from the USCCB website)

Father of goodness and love,
hear our prayers for the uninsured members of our community
and for all who are in need.
For those who seek care but find that it is out of reach,
may they find consolation in your healing presence.
For all who are blessed with health and security,
may they work to fulfill the needs of those who are sick and insecure.

For leaders who make decisions that affect the health and well-being of others, may they strive to ensure the fundamental right to health care.
We ask this through Christ our Lord
who healed those who believed.

Amen