Prayer for those who suffer from H1N1 Influenza

The patron saint of youth, Prince Casimir succumbed to respiratory disease at the age of 25. Throughout his brief life, he was a sterling example of Christian virtue. He refused orders to lead an unjust war against Hungary and accepted imprisonment as his punishment from his father. His life was simple and chaste. Eschewing the trappings of royalty that were his due, he was known for a life of prayer and service to the poor, who were often plagued with consumption (tuberculosis).

St. Casimir is a patron of Poland and Lithuania.

St. Casimir,

Though a youth, you bore the burden of lung disease in purity and faith. Stand by the victims and families of this scourge of influenza, and strengthen their faith and love of Our Lord by your example. We beg you to add your prayers to ours for all of them, especially (N.) who struggles with this illness this day. Strengthen their trust in God, lend them ease in their suffering, and return them speedily to good health.

We implore the intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows at the altars in heaven. May the the graces of the Holy Spirit be sent to (N.) in this time of need.

Jesus Christ, our Lord, healed the sick and suffering and bade all children come to Him. In His Name, O God, have mercy.

'Hymn of St. Casimir'