Loving and Eternal God, You conceived of Shirley from all eternity as an irreplaceable part of Your Divine plan for man. You have nurtured and sustained her throughout her life, lovingly providing for her every need. Gracious and merciful Father, look with immense love upon her as she undergoes this test of her faith. In her sorrow, may she draw upon the strength that Your Beloved Son gained for us through His weakness on the cross. Grant compassion to their hearts, and great skill to the hands of the doctors, nurses and technicians who treat her, that her healing may proceed according to Your Divine Will. Please, Dear God, incline your ear to hear the intercession of Your Son on Shirley’s behalf as we petition Him for mercy and healing graces. We ask this through the same Christ, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God for ever and ever. Amen, Alleluia!