Morning Prayer 

For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.

Inspiration 

Having heard of the many others who were healed by Jesus of Nazareth, this woman with an issue of blood who had spent all her living on doctors and was none the better, had great faith in Jesus. She knew that but a touch of the hem of his garment, if it be a touch of faith, would instantly heal her. And she acted on this faith and found it well founded.

Prayer 

Increase our faith, O Father. Let us have confidence in your power, wisdom, and mercy. You see our sufferings and know how long we have endured them. You feel for our infirmities and understand our every need. Let our faith rise up even in the midst of troublous times and grow the stronger when put to the test. Amen.