Catholic Prayer for Healthcare Access

Understanding Healthcare Access in Catholic Social Teaching

Healthcare has been a central concern of the Catholic Church since its earliest days, with religious orders establishing hospitals, clinics, and care facilities throughout Christian history. The Church teaches that access to healthcare is a fundamental human right flowing from the dignity of every person created in God’s image. Today, millions of people worldwide lack basic medical care due to poverty, geographic isolation, discrimination, or systemic failures that prioritize profit over human wellbeing. Catholics pray for healthcare access not only asking God to heal the sick but also to inspire systemic change that ensures all people can receive the medical care they need regardless of their ability to pay.

Prayer for Those Without Insurance or Resources

God the Father, countless people suffer needlessly because they cannot afford medical care or health insurance that would provide access to treatment. Families choose between buying groceries and filling prescriptions, while serious conditions go untreated until they become life-threatening emergencies. I ask You to provide for those who lack the financial resources to obtain necessary healthcare for themselves or their loved ones. Move the hearts of the wealthy to share generously with medical charities that treat patients regardless of their ability to pay. Give governments wisdom to create systems that ensure basic healthcare reaches all citizens rather than only those who can afford expensive insurance or out-of-pocket costs. May healthcare providers find ways to serve the poor and uninsured with dignity and quality care rather than treating them as burdens on the system. Let communities develop creative solutions that connect people in need with available resources and programs they might not know exist. Grant that no one will die or suffer permanent damage from treatable conditions simply because they lack money or insurance coverage. Amen.

God the Son, You healed the sick without asking about their ability to pay or their social status, showing that medical care should be available to all who need it. You touched lepers whom society rejected and restored sight to beggars who had no resources to offer You in return. I ask You to help those who cannot access healthcare because they lack insurance, money, or knowledge about available assistance programs. Give them the courage to seek help at community clinics, charity care programs, or religious hospitals that serve patients regardless of financial circumstances. Help them to navigate complex application processes for government assistance or sliding-scale programs without becoming discouraged or giving up. May they find compassionate healthcare workers who treat them with respect rather than judgment about their poverty or uninsured status. Let them receive the medications, surgeries, therapies, and preventive care they need to maintain health and treat serious conditions before they become critical. Give them hope that their lack of resources does not mean they are less deserving of care or that their lives matter less than those of wealthy patients. Help society to recognize that denying healthcare to the poor violates the fundamental dignity that belongs to every human being created in Your image. Grant that all people will have access to quality medical care as a basic right rather than as a privilege reserved for those with money. Amen.

God the Holy Spirit, inspire healthcare systems to prioritize patient wellbeing over profit and to find sustainable ways to serve all people regardless of their ability to pay. Give policymakers wisdom to design insurance systems and healthcare programs that actually provide access rather than creating bureaucratic barriers that prevent people from receiving care. Help medical professionals to advocate for their patients who lack resources and to connect them with programs, charities, or assistance that could help them access needed treatment. May wealthy nations share their medical resources and knowledge with developing countries where basic healthcare remains unavailable to most of the population. Let pharmaceutical companies develop pricing structures that allow poor patients to access life-saving medications rather than pricing treatments beyond the reach of those who need them most. Give healthcare administrators the courage to prioritize mission over maximizing revenue and to find ethical ways to serve vulnerable populations. Help churches and religious organizations to establish clinics, mobile health services, and other programs that bring medical care to underserved communities. Grant that the global community will work together to ensure universal access to basic healthcare rather than accepting that millions must suffer and die from preventable or treatable conditions. Amen.

Blessed Virgin Mary, you knew what it meant to depend on the kindness of others when you fled to Egypt as a refugee with no resources or established support system. You experienced the vulnerability of being poor and of needing help that you could not repay or earn through your own efforts. I ask you to intercede for all who lack access to healthcare because of poverty, unemployment, or inadequate insurance coverage. Pray for parents who watch their children suffer from treatable conditions while lacking the means to obtain medical care. Ask your Son to provide for families choosing between healthcare and other basic needs like food, housing, or utilities. Help those who are ashamed to seek charity care to overcome their embarrassment and to accept the help they desperately need. May healthcare workers treat uninsured and poor patients with the same dignity and quality of care they provide to wealthy patients with excellent insurance. Give hope to those who feel abandoned by systems that prioritize profit over healing and that treat healthcare as a commodity rather than as a human right. Pray that societies will develop structures ensuring that everyone can access medical care when they need it regardless of their financial circumstances. Amen.

Saint Camillus de Lellis, you dedicated your life to caring for the sick and established hospitals that served patients with dignity regardless of their social status or ability to pay. You believed that every sick person deserved excellent care and that poverty should never prevent someone from receiving medical treatment. I ask for your intercession on behalf of those who lack access to healthcare because of financial barriers or inadequate insurance coverage. Pray that modern healthcare systems will reflect your vision of care available to all rather than being designed primarily to generate profit for corporations and shareholders. Help Catholic hospitals and healthcare systems to maintain their mission of serving the poor even amid financial pressures and market competition. Give courage to healthcare workers who advocate for uninsured patients and who work to connect them with resources and programs that can help them access needed care. May charitable organizations receive adequate funding to continue providing free or low-cost healthcare to vulnerable populations. Ask Christ to inspire systemic changes that ensure universal access to quality medical care as a fundamental human right. Pray that no one will suffer or die from lack of medical care when treatment exists but remains financially out of reach. Amen.

Prayer for Rural and Underserved Communities

God the Father, people living in rural areas and underserved communities often must travel hours to reach basic medical services or specialists who could diagnose and treat their conditions. Hospital closures leave entire regions without nearby emergency care, while doctor shortages mean patients wait months for appointments or go without treatment entirely. I ask You to provide healthcare access for those living far from medical facilities or in communities where doctors and hospitals are scarce or nonexistent. Inspire healthcare workers to serve in rural and underserved areas rather than only seeking positions in wealthy urban centers where compensation is higher. Give governments and healthcare systems wisdom to address provider shortages through loan forgiveness programs, higher reimbursement rates, or other incentives that attract medical professionals to underserved regions. May telemedicine technology expand access so that patients in remote areas can consult with specialists without traveling impossible distances. Let mobile clinics bring basic care, screenings, and preventive services to communities that lack permanent healthcare facilities. Grant that rural hospitals receive adequate funding to remain open and to provide quality care rather than closing because they cannot compete financially with urban medical centers. Amen.

God the Son, You traveled throughout rural Galilee bringing healing to villages and towns far from the centers of power and wealth in Jerusalem. You did not limit Your ministry to places where crowds gathered or where Your work would receive the most recognition and status. I ask You to bless efforts to bring healthcare to rural and underserved communities where access remains severely limited. Give medical professionals the calling to serve in areas where their work may be difficult, where they may feel isolated from colleagues, and where financial compensation may be less than they could earn elsewhere. Help them to find satisfaction in serving patients who have few other options and who depend entirely on their presence and skill. May they build strong relationships with the communities they serve and come to see their work as a sacred calling rather than as a sacrifice or hardship. Let them collaborate effectively with community health workers, traditional healers, and local leaders to provide culturally appropriate care that patients will actually use. Give them the resources, equipment, and support they need to provide quality care despite working in settings with fewer resources than urban hospitals. Help patients in rural areas to receive preventive care and early treatment rather than only seeking help when conditions have become critical emergencies. Grant that geographic isolation will no longer determine whether people can access basic healthcare or must go without treatment that could save their lives. Amen.

God the Holy Spirit, inspire innovative solutions to healthcare access challenges in rural and underserved communities where traditional models of care delivery are not sustainable. Give medical educators wisdom to train healthcare workers specifically for rural practice and to instill in students a commitment to serving underserved populations. Help technology companies to develop telemedicine platforms that truly work in rural areas with limited internet connectivity rather than requiring infrastructure that only exists in cities. May community health worker programs expand so that trained local residents can provide basic care, health education, and connection to more advanced services when needed. Let rural communities develop partnerships with urban medical centers that send specialists to visit regularly or that provide remote consultation support for local providers. Give healthcare systems the financial resources and creative thinking needed to maintain rural hospitals and clinics that serve as lifelines for entire regions. Help overcome the isolation that rural healthcare workers sometimes feel by creating networks of support, continuing education, and professional community. Grant that rural and underserved communities will have access to the same quality of care available in wealthy urban centers rather than receiving second-class treatment because of their location. Amen.

Blessed Virgin Mary, you lived in Nazareth, a small town far from the religious and medical centers of Jerusalem, experiencing the limitations that come with rural life. You traveled to visit your cousin Elizabeth despite the difficulty and danger of the journey, showing that caring for others sometimes requires effort and sacrifice. I ask you to pray for people living in rural and underserved communities who struggle to access basic healthcare. Intercede for those who must choose between traveling hours for medical care and going without treatment because the journey is too difficult, expensive, or dangerous. Ask your Son to inspire doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers to serve in areas where they are desperately needed but where working conditions may be challenging. Help rural communities to advocate effectively for their healthcare needs and to resist the closure of local hospitals and clinics that serve as their only access to medical care. May telemedicine and other innovations bring quality healthcare to patients who cannot easily travel to distant medical centers. Give hope to those who feel forgotten by healthcare systems that concentrate resources in urban areas while neglecting rural populations. Pray that all people will have reasonable access to medical care regardless of where they live or how remote their communities may be. Amen.

Saint Martin de Porres, you served the sick in Lima but also traveled to rural areas bringing medical care and spiritual comfort to those who had no access to doctors or hospitals. You believed that distance from medical centers should not condemn people to suffer without treatment or care. I ask for your intercession on behalf of rural and underserved communities struggling to access healthcare. Pray that medical professionals will follow your example of going to where people are rather than expecting everyone to come to centralized facilities in urban areas. Help governments to invest in rural healthcare infrastructure rather than allowing hospitals to close and leaving entire regions without emergency services. Give courage to young doctors and nurses considering rural practice despite pressures to pursue more lucrative careers in cities or suburbs. May communities develop strong networks of support so that rural healthcare workers do not feel isolated or unsupported in their challenging work. Ask Christ to bless telemedicine programs and mobile clinics that bring medical care to patients who cannot easily travel to distant hospitals. Pray that rural communities will receive their fair share of healthcare resources rather than being neglected because they lack political power or economic importance. Amen.

Prayer for Systemic Healthcare Justice

God the Father, healthcare systems in many nations are structured in ways that deny care to the poor while providing excellent service to the wealthy, treating medical care as a commodity to be bought rather than as a human right. Insurance companies profit by denying claims and limiting coverage, while pharmaceutical corporations charge prices that make life-saving medications unaffordable for those who need them most. I ask You to change the systems and structures that create unjust barriers to healthcare access based on wealth, race, immigration status, or other factors that should not determine whether someone can receive medical treatment. Move the hearts of leaders to prioritize human wellbeing over corporate profits and to design healthcare systems that actually serve all people rather than primarily benefiting the wealthy. Give voters wisdom to support policies that expand access and to reject approaches that leave millions without adequate healthcare. May insurance and pharmaceutical companies be held accountable for practices that harm patients and that prioritize profit maximization over healing and health. Let societies recognize that healthcare justice is a moral imperative rooted in human dignity rather than being merely a political or economic question. Grant courage to those who advocate for universal healthcare and who work to dismantle systems that perpetuate health disparities and unequal access. Amen.

God the Son, You condemned the religious leaders who tithed mint and cumin while neglecting justice and mercy, and You overturned the tables of money changers who profited from temple worship. You demonstrated that systems claiming to serve God or humanity must actually embody justice rather than merely using religious or humanitarian language to disguise greed. I ask You to convict the consciences of those whose decisions and policies prevent people from accessing healthcare they need to survive and thrive. Challenge insurance executives who deny coverage to maximize profits while sick people suffer or die from lack of treatment. Confront pharmaceutical leaders who price medications beyond the reach of patients who will die without them while generating enormous profits for shareholders. Move politicians who accept campaign donations from healthcare industry lobbyists and then vote against policies that would expand access to medical care. May healthcare systems be restructured to prioritize healing over profit and to treat all patients with equal dignity regardless of their ability to pay. Let the Church speak prophetically about healthcare justice and call believers to action rather than remaining silent about systems that violate human dignity. Give Catholics courage to demand changes in healthcare policy even when doing so requires challenging powerful interests and comfortable political alliances. Grant that societies will measure healthcare success by whether all people can access needed care rather than by how much profit the system generates for corporations and investors. Amen.

God the Holy Spirit, inspire movements for healthcare justice that effectively challenge unjust systems and that work to ensure universal access to quality medical care. Give activists and advocates wisdom to organize strategically and to build coalitions powerful enough to overcome opposition from wealthy interests that benefit from current arrangements. Help healthcare workers to organize and to speak out about systemic problems they witness daily in their work with patients who cannot access needed care. May researchers document health disparities clearly so that societies cannot ignore the human cost of unjust healthcare systems. Let voters hold elected officials accountable for their healthcare policies and refuse to support politicians who prioritize insurance company profits over patient wellbeing. Give policymakers courage to pass legislation ensuring universal healthcare access even when doing so requires confronting powerful lobbies and industry opposition. Help Catholic social teaching on healthcare to influence public debates and to shape the formation of conscience among believers and broader society. Grant that the global community will recognize healthcare access as a fundamental human right and will work together to ensure that all people can receive medical care when they need it. Amen.

Blessed Virgin Mary, you sang the Magnificat proclaiming that God lifts up the lowly and fills the hungry with good things while sending the rich away empty. You declared that God’s justice reverses worldly systems that concentrate wealth and power while neglecting the poor and vulnerable. I ask you to pray for justice in healthcare systems that currently favor the wealthy while denying care to millions who cannot afford treatment or insurance. Intercede for patients who die from treatable conditions because they lack access to medical care that is readily available to those with money or comprehensive insurance. Ask your Son to inspire systemic changes that prioritize healing over profit and that ensure healthcare reaches all people regardless of their financial circumstances. Help Catholics to recognize that healthcare justice is not optional charity but a requirement of faith that flows from belief in human dignity. May the Church lead by example through its hospitals, clinics, and advocacy work rather than simply talking about justice while maintaining unjust practices. Give courage to those who work for healthcare reform despite opposition from powerful interests that benefit from current inequitable systems. Pray that future generations will look back in disbelief that societies once accepted leaving millions without access to basic medical care. Amen.

Saint Peter Claver, you served enslaved Africans arriving in Cartagena, providing medical care and spiritual comfort to people whom society treated as property rather than as human beings with inherent dignity. You challenged systems of injustice through direct service to the oppressed and through advocacy for better treatment. I ask for your intercession in the fight for healthcare justice and universal access to medical care. Pray that modern healthcare systems will be transformed to reflect the dignity of every person rather than treating care as a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. Help Catholics to follow your example of direct service to those denied healthcare while also working to change the systems that create and perpetuate injustice. Give courage to healthcare workers who witness unjust denial of care and who speak out despite professional risks or career consequences. May insurance companies, pharmaceutical corporations, and healthcare systems undergo conversion to prioritize healing over maximizing profits. Ask Christ to inspire radical changes in how societies organize healthcare so that access becomes universal rather than dependent on wealth or social status. Pray that healthcare justice movements will succeed in creating systems that honor human dignity and that ensure all people can receive medical care when they need it. Amen.

Prayer for Healthcare Workers Serving the Vulnerable

God the Father, doctors, nurses, community health workers, and medical staff who serve vulnerable populations often work in difficult conditions with limited resources while caring for patients with complex needs. They witness suffering they cannot always relieve and face frustration with systems that prevent them from providing the care their patients deserve. I ask You to strengthen and sustain all healthcare workers who dedicate themselves to serving those with limited access to medical care. Give them physical stamina to work long hours in challenging environments without burning out or becoming too exhausted to provide quality care. Protect their mental and emotional health from the cumulative trauma of witnessing suffering and death while lacking adequate resources to help everyone who needs treatment. May they find meaning and purpose in their work even when outcomes are disappointing and when systemic barriers prevent them from achieving all they hope for their patients. Let them see Christ in every patient they serve regardless of that person’s appearance, behavior, or ability to pay for treatment. Grant them the patience and compassion needed to treat each person with dignity even when stressed, tired, or overwhelmed by the volume of need they face daily. Amen.

God the Son, You healed without counting the cost to Yourself and without prioritizing patients who could offer something in return over those who had nothing to give. You demonstrated that serving the vulnerable requires sacrifice and that following You sometimes means accepting difficult conditions rather than seeking comfort and recognition. I ask You to bless healthcare workers who serve populations with limited access to medical care in clinics, rural areas, developing nations, or underserved urban neighborhoods. Give them the skills and knowledge they need to provide excellent care even with limited equipment, diagnostic tools, and specialist support. Help them to collaborate effectively with traditional healers, community health workers, and local leaders to provide culturally appropriate care that patients will actually use. May they build trusting relationships with the communities they serve rather than approaching their work with arrogance or cultural insensitivity that undermines their effectiveness. Let them find creative solutions to resource limitations rather than becoming paralyzed by what they lack or by the gap between their training and their current reality. Give them the humility to learn from patients and communities rather than assuming their medical knowledge makes them superior to those they serve. Help them to advocate effectively for their patients within healthcare systems while avoiding burnout from fighting constant battles against bureaucracy and injustice. Grant them the satisfaction of knowing their service makes real differences in people’s lives even when they cannot solve every problem or save every patient. Amen.

God the Holy Spirit, sustain healthcare workers serving vulnerable populations through the spiritual and emotional challenges that come with this demanding calling. Give them communities of support where they can process the difficult experiences of their work without judgment or misunderstanding from people who have not witnessed similar suffering. Help them to maintain healthy boundaries that protect their wellbeing while remaining compassionate and engaged with their patients’ struggles. May they find regular rhythms of rest and renewal that prevent burnout and that allow them to continue serving over the long term rather than leaving after a few years of exhaustion. Let them celebrate successes and positive outcomes rather than only focusing on cases where they could not provide enough help or where patients died despite their best efforts. Give them the financial security and reasonable working conditions they need to sustain their commitment to serving vulnerable populations without sacrificing their own health or family wellbeing. Help them to inspire others to join in serving communities with limited healthcare access rather than bearing these burdens alone or in isolation. Grant that healthcare systems will adequately support and compensate workers serving vulnerable populations rather than expecting them to work for less money or with fewer resources than those serving wealthy patients. Amen.

Blessed Virgin Mary, you cared for Jesus with tender attention and also served your community through practical assistance to neighbors in need. You understood both the satisfaction and the challenge of caring for others who depend completely on your knowledge, skill, and compassion. I ask you to pray for healthcare workers serving vulnerable populations with limited access to quality medical care. Intercede for those who feel overwhelmed by the volume of need they face and by their inability to help everyone as much as they would like. Ask your Son to sustain them through discouragement and to help them see that every act of mercy matters even when it feels small against the ocean of suffering they witness. Help them to maintain their calling and their compassion despite working in systems that often frustrate their efforts to provide excellent care to all patients. May they experience the presence of Christ in their work and recognize that serving the sick is serving Him directly. Give them the grace to continue showing up day after day even when progress seems slow and when systemic problems feel overwhelming. Pray that they will receive the support, resources, and recognition they deserve for their dedication to serving the most vulnerable members of society. Amen.

Saint Damien of Molokai, you chose to serve lepers on Molokai despite knowing you would likely contract leprosy yourself through close contact with patients whom others abandoned. You provided medical care, spiritual comfort, and human dignity to people whom society rejected and feared. I ask for your intercession on behalf of healthcare workers serving vulnerable populations often neglected or mistreated by mainstream medical systems. Pray that they will have your courage to serve despite difficult conditions, limited resources, and exposure to suffering that others choose to avoid. Help them to see their patients as whole persons with inherent dignity rather than as cases, problems, or burdens on the healthcare system. Give them the grace to treat each person with respect regardless of their poverty, appearance, behavior, or social status. May they find strength in knowing that Christ sees their service and that caring for the vulnerable has eternal significance even when worldly measures of success seem lacking. Ask God to protect them from illness, injury, and the emotional harm that can come from constant exposure to suffering and injustice. Pray that they will inspire others to join in serving communities with limited healthcare access so that more workers share the burden and more patients receive the care they need. Amen.

Prayer for Universal Healthcare Access

God the Father, You created all people with equal dignity and infinite worth regardless of their nationality, race, wealth, or social status. Yet healthcare systems treat people unequally, providing excellent care to some while denying basic treatment to others based on factors that should not determine whether someone receives life-saving medical attention. I ask You to inspire the creation of healthcare systems that honor the dignity of every person by ensuring universal access to quality medical care. Move nations to adopt policies guaranteeing healthcare for all citizens rather than leaving millions uninsured or underinsured with inadequate access to treatment. Give international organizations and wealthy countries the commitment to support healthcare development in poor nations where basic medical infrastructure remains unavailable to most of the population. May the global community recognize that health security anywhere requires health security everywhere and that diseases respect no national boundaries or economic disparities. Let Catholics lead by example in advocating for universal healthcare and in supporting initiatives that expand access to medical care for vulnerable populations. Grant that future generations will look back in disbelief that humans once accepted allowing millions to suffer and die from treatable conditions simply because they lacked money or lived in the wrong place. Amen.

God the Son, You taught that whatever we do to the least of our brothers and sisters, we do to You, and that we will be judged by how we treated the hungry, sick, and imprisoned. You warned that those who ignore the needy will hear You say You never knew them regardless of how religious they appeared during their earthly lives. I ask You to help societies recognize that providing universal healthcare access is a moral imperative rooted in human dignity and Christian love for neighbor. Challenge Catholics who claim to follow You while opposing policies that would ensure all people can access medical care they need to survive. Convict the consciences of Christians who prioritize protecting their own wealth or political preferences over ensuring that vulnerable people can receive treatment for serious illnesses. May churches speak clearly about the moral obligation to ensure universal healthcare access rather than treating this as merely a political question where all positions are equally compatible with faith. Let believers examine their hearts honestly and ask whether their healthcare policy positions reflect Your teaching about caring for the sick and vulnerable. Give courage to preachers and teachers to proclaim the full demands of Christian love including the call to ensure all people can access medical care regardless of their ability to pay. Help Catholic institutions to model universal access through their hospitals and clinics rather than operating healthcare systems that prioritize paying patients over the poor. Grant that faith communities will become powerful voices for healthcare justice rather than being divided or silent on this fundamental human rights issue. Amen.

God the Holy Spirit, inspire bold visions for healthcare systems that actually achieve universal access rather than claiming to serve everyone while leaving millions without adequate care. Give researchers and policymakers wisdom to learn from nations that have successfully implemented universal healthcare and to adapt those lessons for different cultural and political contexts. Help societies to overcome ideological resistance to universal healthcare based on distorted individualism or fear of change that sacrifices real people’s lives for abstract principles. May voters reject politicians who protect insurance company profits while allowing millions to go without needed medical care. Let healthcare workers organize to demand systems that allow them to provide excellent care to all patients rather than having to deny treatment based on ability to pay. Give Catholic social teaching greater influence in debates about healthcare policy so that principles of human dignity and the common good shape how societies organize medical care. Help wealthy individuals and corporations to recognize their moral obligation to support universal healthcare through appropriate taxation and contribution to the common good. Grant that the global community will make universal healthcare access a top priority and will invest the resources necessary to ensure all people can receive medical treatment when they need it. Amen.

Blessed Virgin Mary, you experienced the vulnerability of poverty and dependence on others’ charity when you fled to Egypt with Joseph and Jesus. You knew what it meant to lack resources and to need help that you could not provide for yourself or earn through your own work. I ask you to pray for the millions worldwide who lack access to basic healthcare because of poverty, geographic isolation, discrimination, or systemic failures. Intercede for the establishment of universal healthcare systems that ensure all people can receive medical care regardless of their circumstances. Ask your Son to inspire political leaders, healthcare administrators, and voters to prioritize human dignity over profit and to create structures that serve everyone rather than only the wealthy. Help Catholics to recognize that supporting universal healthcare access is consistent with Church teaching about human dignity and the common good. May believers overcome ideological resistance that prevents them from supporting policies ensuring all people can access medical care. Give courage to those who advocate for universal healthcare despite opposition from powerful interests that benefit from current inequitable systems. Pray that the vision of universal healthcare access will become reality within our lifetimes rather than remaining an impossible dream. Amen.

Saint John XXIII, you taught that every person has the right to medical care and that societies have obligations to ensure all citizens can access healthcare regardless of their ability to pay. You affirmed that human dignity requires meeting basic needs including medical treatment when people are sick or injured. I ask for your intercession in the work of creating universal healthcare access throughout the world. Pray that your clear teaching about healthcare as a human right will influence Catholic thinking and political engagement on these issues. Help believers to recognize that supporting universal healthcare is consistent with Church teaching rather than being contrary to authentic Catholic social thought. Give courage to Catholics who advocate for universal healthcare despite resistance from those who prioritize other concerns over ensuring all people can access medical care. May your vision of a society that honors human dignity through providing essential services including healthcare inspire concrete political action and policy reform. Ask Christ to break down the barriers preventing universal healthcare access and to inspire the political will necessary to create systems that truly serve all people. Pray that nations will adopt healthcare policies reflecting Catholic social teaching about human dignity and the common good rather than treating medical care as a commodity to be bought and sold.

Amen.