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O God Almighty, Lord of heaven and earth, and of all creation visible

and invisible, in thine ineffable goodness, look down upon us, thy

people gathered in thy Holy Name. Be our helper and defender in this

affliction. Thou knowest our weakness. Thou hearest our cry in

repentance and contrition of heart. O Lord who lovest mankind, deliver

us from the impending threat of the Corona Virus. Send thine angel to

watch over us and protect us. Grant health and recovery to those

suffering from this virus. Guide the hands of physicians and preserve

those who are healthy. Enable us to continue to serve our suffering

brothers and sisters in peace that together we may glorify thy most

honorable and majestic name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy

Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.