Our English word “intercession” is derived from the Latin for “to come between,” which means both “obstruct” and “to interpose on behalf of” someone. Christ stands between us and the Father. That’s ...

O Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, health of the sick, refuge of sinners ... with complete confidence to implore your maternal intercession. Obtain, O loving Mother, the grant of my requests.

Most research in the field looks at how people who are sick are affected by their ... concludes that this type of prayer -- known as intercessory prayer -- may indeed make a difference.

He entrusted all who are ill to the intercession of Mary, Health of the Sick, and asked for prayers for himself. The World Day of the Sick is traditionally celebrated on Feb. 11, the feast of Our ...