Dear Blessed Mother, you stood by the cross and saw your son suffering for all and when they took him down, held him in your arms one last time. How your heart must have been breaking, how tenderly you must have caressed his hands. Please hold the mother of my friend who is suffering from the pains of cancer in your arms. Gently, caress her hands and let her suffering glorify God. Help eb the tide of everyday anxieties, worry and discomfort that she or her family may experience, to strengthen her resolve, her spirit and her heart and to those who love and care for her the peace of the Holy Spirit. Ask your son to ease their burdens, their minds, and their hearts. Guide their footsteps and return them all safely home at the end of the day. Amen