For someone going into surgery, Catholics can pray: “Lord Jesus, [name] is in the surgeons’ hands today. Guide their skill, keep [him or her] safe, and bring [him or her] to a good recovery. Amen.” The Memorare, a prayer to Saint Raphael and the Anointing of the Sick also belong to the hours before an operation. Prayer goes alongside the care of the surgeon and the hospital team and never replaces it. Follow their instructions before and after the operation,…

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