Fear of prolonged illness

[beyond]

Hi,
I would think that most would not welcome prolonged illness, but I have a strong fear of having to suffer thru a prolonged illness like multiple sclerosis, stroke, or cancer. My health has been suffering for quite a while now and its really taking its toll on me.
**Is it wrong to pray for a quick death? **For example to have a massive heartattack or ideally to die in ones sleep? I find myself weighing the options of suffering and living a long life or dieing quick.
Thanks

 

[IrishAm]

I suspect we are better off not getting so specific with our requests of God – He likely has far better plans than what we can imagine. We seek Mary’s invocation for a “happy death” in the glorious mysteries of the Rosary. I shall leave determination of details to God.

 

[PBP]

Dont get trapped into anxiety and depression my friend. Keep your eyes on Jesus so not to sink. Assuming you are not suffering from these emotional problems, there is a Catholic prayer for a Happy Death. I think its thru the intercession of Saint Joseph. Hope this helps you…Persevere !

 

[turtle18]

I was very sick at one point and finally one day I quit praying to get better. Instead I prayed, Lord if this is your will for my life, help me accept it and learn to live with it. It was only then that I started to get better. Some days I have relapses. I still struggle with offering my pain up to the Lord. Your sufferings can unite you closer to God but it is a difficult journey.

I can’t personally say it is wrong to pray for a quick death. Or even a happy death. I don’t want to suffer anymore than the next person but I don’t feel right praying for that knowing that Jesus suffered much when he died and who am I to expect better than that? I try to pray for a faithful death.

 

[DJgang]

I fear prolonged illness as well. I found comfort not in praying…Hey God, take me by a massive heart attack…I found comfort in preparing for it. As in…yep, insurance. Disability.

Don’t focus on this negative.

God bless.