How do Catholics seek healing from God?

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What sorts of prays or things are done for Catholics who seek healing from God?

Does pleasing the Lord a lot contribute to receive healing from the Lord? What are many ways to please the Lord?
 
We please the Lord by doing his will. It basically means following the 10 commandments and being faithful in our vocation. We must always pray and discern His will.

However, this is not a ‘pay me back’ relationship. We don’t do things in order to get stuff from God, but do them because of love. Even if the motive is imperfect (wanting something from Him), we must always have the higher goal (love) in mind. We must never threat him like a vending machine. Sometimes very faithful and devout people do not receive desired healing. It is God’s will, we can only guess why. But we must trust that He does what is best for us, even if we can’t see it clearly at the given moment.

The way I seek healing from Him is that I pray for that intention. I pray the Rosary and the Divine Mercy chaplet often. Before I start I say my intention and all the prayers are aimed to that. Also, when I go to mass I put that intention forward before the consacration of the host, and/or pray for that intention after communion. Going to adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has been extremely healing for me.

Hope this helps.
 
I whine to His mom. That is just* me*, tho-

Then, of course, there is the sacrament of the Annointing of the Sick …
 
There are the sacraments of healing: Reconciiation, which I take advantage of frequently, and Anointing of the Sick, which is for more serious physical ailments.

I, too, find time in front of the Blessed Sacrament (Adoration) to be healing. It is also said that some healing also occurs whenever we receive the Eucharist. That makes sense, since we are touched by Jeaus and he came to make us whole…
 
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What sorts of prays or things are done for Catholics who seek healing from God?

Does pleasing the Lord a lot contribute to receive healing from the Lord? What are many ways to please the Lord?
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I pray from my heart for forgiveness of my sins towards God, others, and myself and ask Him to take care of me and what is bothering me.

I know through my faith in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit that God will answer me according to His will.

And looking at them Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26)
 
I believe the whole Bible heals.
Not just specific things.

For example praying that the Lord bless the Earth and trees and plants and birds and humans and pets and whatever else helps things to heal too. Blessing is very healing.

But I learned that good medicine is important too.

So I do believe the whole Bible heals and in fact good medicine is expressed in the Bible as being important.

I was really wondering what I might not be seeing or realizing in regards to healing. Some lesson that is applicable to healing for example.
 
There are many good suggestions here. Novenas are a popular and effective means of prayer. There are so many to choose from. I like the novena to the Infant of Prague, or St. Padre Pio of Petrelcina, or The Little Flower. You can never go wrong in petitioning Mary to help you. God bless.
 
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What sorts of prays or things are done for Catholics who seek healing from God?

Does pleasing the Lord a lot contribute to receive healing from the Lord? What are many ways to please the Lord?
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Prayer. God wants us to pray to him at all times.
 
Surprised no one has mentioned going on pilgrimages. I went to Lourdes in search of healing in 2010. I know various relatives of mine who also go to religious shrines in search of answers or healing.

Maybe it’s just a trait in my family though 🤷
 
I really like the idea of going on Pilgrimages.
Thank you Justicia et Pax.

And thanks to others as well.

But I admit I really like the idea of going on Pilgrimages! That’s something I can really look forward to.
 
If, as your profile suggests, you are interested in Catholicism, may I recommend you read the Diary of St. Faustina? It will inspire you greatly methinks.
 
I believe that finding the right prayers can be very important.
There are better prayers just as there are better questions and we should work to find those better prayers. Give it much thought and consideration. For instance there are simply better ways of stating things or seeking things.

So for this I will give it much thought. We have to really think over what would be best to seek and how best to seek it should also be given much consideration. At least that’s my thought right now.
 
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Waiting,

What is The Little Flower?

Thanks.
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The Little Flower is St. Therese of Lisieux (France). She is a doctor of the Church. She said that she wants to spend her heaven doing good for the people on earth. She said she would shower roses on us. It’s said that after she does something for someone that she sends roses to them. I once was the happy recipient of her favor. She is loved by many.
 
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But I admit I really like the idea of going on Pilgrimages! That’s something I can really look forward to.
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I love pilgramages. It is an amazing experience. I would love to walk the way of St. James one day.
 
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