Prayer of Saint Lazarus: Know some prayers that can help!

Saint Lazarus is known among religious people as the great friend of Jesus Christ. In addition, he is also the protector of animals and sick people. Because of this, many turn to him when they are experiencing health problems, either with themselves or with someone close.

Thus, St. Lazarus has many prayers for health causes. Know that this saint’s prayers are very powerful and capable of helping anyone who is going through a problem like this. This is said, as these prayers can be great allies in the treatment of the most diverse diseases, whether physical or mental.

Capable even of curing diseases considered impossible to cure, São Lázaro is always close to the Creator, ready to intercede for you. Next, check out a little more about the story of this saint who was a very humble man, as well as his powerful prayers.

In life, Lazarus was a disciple and great friend of Jesus. Together with his family, he lived in the village called Bethany, near Jerusalem. Thus, whenever Jesus went on mission, speaking about the word of God, He almost always stayed at Lazarus’ house.

Lázaro was a very good and humble man in life. His history, like that of all the saints, is very rich and brings with it many interesting things. Check out a little more about the life of this dear saint below.

Lazarus was always highly respected by the entire Hebrew community. After all, he owned a unique honesty, in addition to coming from a very religious family. Lazarus is still considered a very special character in the Holy Bible, as he is the only one Jesus cries for in the New Testament.

Certainly one of the most remarkable episodes in the life of Lazarus was when he was resurrected by Jesus. It’s worth remembering that when Jesus arrived at the tomb of Lazarus, he had already died 4 days ago, and that’s why he already smelled bad. However, this did not stop the Messiah from bringing man back to life.

This was one of Christ’s greatest miracles, and it was his last great sign on earth. After that, the high priests decided to kill him. In addition to also deciding on the death of Lazarus, for he was living proof of the holiness of the Messiah.

Some experts say that Lazarus fled along with his sisters to Cyprus, where he would have become a bishop. However, after the resurrection event, the Scriptures no longer mention them. Thus, for a long time, Lazarus ended his life as the great friend of Jesus.

The image of Saint Lazarus brings with it many symbolisms. It can be seen that his mantle prints the colors brown and purple, and none of them is by chance. Brown represents humility and poverty. While purple is a symbol of all your suffering and penance.

Already the crutches that appear with him, are the representation of his physical weakness. It is worth remembering that Lázaro often had nothing to eat, and this led to some illnesses.

Your wounds mean all the pain and suffering you’ve been through. In addition to also representing the suffering of all the poor. There are those who say that they still represent the wounds of Christ, for it was the same who said: Whatever you did to the least of the little ones, you did it to me.’

Dogs, on the other hand, are the representation of Divine providence, in which he never abandoned him. Finally, the fact that he is on the side of a path indicates the marginality with which he was thrown out of society, due to poverty.

Saint Lazarus still in life suffered a lot because of misery and poverty. He lived begging, while the rich smeared themselves in fed up feasts. Because Lazarus was humble, often poorly dressed, the rich despised him. He just wanted to eat the leftovers, however, even that wasn’t allowed to him. Because of this life, Lázaro ended up suffering from some illnesses.

Thus, today he is considered the protector of the sick, helpless and also of sick animals. In this way, it can be said that he represents the humble who suffer from misery. It represents those people who are often invisible to those who have better conditions, and therefore would have a duty to help.

Saint Lazarus began to be venerated at the beginning of Christianity, and therefore his devotion was already very common in the ancient Church. Pilgrims went to the house of Lazarus, in the area of ​​Bethany, to visit the tomb, in which Jesus Christ resurrected him.

As he died twice, Saint Lazarus had two tombs. The second is in Cyprus, Lamarca, where some say he was a Bishop, a fact that is not confirmed. Records say that his relics were taken to Constantinople by order of Emperor Leo VI.

However, in the year 1972, some archaeologists found inscriptions that all indicate that they belong to São Lázaro. Thus, these remains are hidden under the church of Lamarca, which today is another place of pilgrimage and devotion to Saint Lazaro.

As you saw throughout this article, São Lázaro was a very humble man, who lived begging. However, the rich despised him. Because he had nothing to eat, he suffered from many illnesses.

So, today, Saint Lazarus has countless prayers that can relieve those who suffer in a similar way. From prayers to cure impossible diseases, to prayers to heal wounds, to healing animals, check out some prayers from the kind Saint Lazarus below.

“O blessed and glorious Lazarus of Bethany, support and support of Martha and Mary. I call you. O beloved and ever-living spirit of grace, with the same faith and love that Jesus calls at the door of your tomb, from which you emerged alive and healed, after having spent four consecutive days with your body buried, without having given the slightest sign of impurity and imperfection.

So I too call you today to the door of your holy spirit so that with the same faith that God infused in you, you grant us the union of the Churches in Christ, invoking for him the incomparable love with which God wanted to reward you and resignation with what you knew how to suffer in the times of your material life. Amen.”

“O God, greatness of the humble who made Saint Lazarus to be distinguished by patience, give us, through his prayers and merits, the grace to love you always, and carrying with Christ the cross of each day, let us be free from the deadly disease. that afflicts our body and soul. By the name of Jesus Christ our Lord I will be healed. So be it.”

“You who achieved the salvation of your flesh through faith and love, ask the Lord Jesus for me to save me too. Just as Marta and Maria asked for you, on their knees, I pray, Saint Lazarus, help me in the sad hours, support me in my pain and free my body and my spirit from any and all illness, heal my soul from any and all harm. . Amen.”

“Almighty God, who gave me the gift of identifying in all creatures of the universe a reflection of the light of Your love; that you entrusted to me, humble servant of your infinite goodness, the guard and protection of the creatures of the planet.

Allow that, through my imperfect hands and my limited human perception, I can serve as an instrument for Your divine mercy to fall on this animal.

And that through my vital fluids I can involve you in an atmosphere of invigorating energy, so that your suffering disappears and your health is restored. May Your will be fulfilled in this way, with the support of the good spirits that surround me. Amen. ”

“Oh. Miraculous Saint Lazarus, great friend of Jesus, help me in this hour of affliction and illness. I need your valuable miracle cure, I believe in your help to win everyday struggles, and the evil forces that seek to take away my peace and health.

Oh. Saint Lazarus full of chagas, free me from infectious and contagious diseases that want to contaminate my body with illness. Oh! Saint Lazarus, resurrected by Christ, light up my steps, so that wherever I walk, I don’t find any traps or obstacles.
And guided by your light, divert me from all the ambushes prepared by my opponents.

Oh. Saint Lazarus, guardian of souls, extend your hands over me right now, delivering me from disasters, dangers against life, envy and all evil works.

Oh. Saint Lazarus, who ate the crumbs that fell from the table of the rich, bless my family, my daily bread, my home, my work, healing all bodily and spiritual ailments, covering me with the veil of the prosperity of the love, health and happiness. May my family hold together. By Christ our Master, in the strength and light of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

São Lázaro is also worshiped within Umbanda, where it has a religious syncretism with Obaluaê. This Orisha is known to have the secrets of life and death. In addition to being the lord of the land and the Orisha of healing, health and illness. Obaluaê is still one of the seven greatest Orixás. Check out his prayer below.

“Protect me, Father, Atotô Obaluayê. Oh, Master of Life, protect your children so that their lives are marked by health. Thou art the limiter of infirmities. You are the physician of earthly bodies and eternal souls.

We implore your mercy on the evils that affect us. May your wounds shelter our pains and sufferings. Grant us healthy bodies and serene souls. Master of Healing, ease our sufferings that we chose to redeem in this incarnation. Atotô my Father Obaluayê.”

Finally, in addition to prayer, some specialists also recommend bathing Omulu/Obaluê, São Lázaro, for requests for healing, health and spiritual protection.

Materials: Popcorn, olive oil and pan.

Instructions: Pop the popcorn in olive oil, without salt. Then ask your mother (biological or foster, grandmother, godmother, etc) to get some olive oil (along with the popcorn) and rub it all over your body. But attention. Watch out for the temperature, wait for the oil to cool down so you don’t get hurt.

After that, take a hygienic bath, praying an Our Father. At that moment, ask with faith for São Lázaro and Omulu/Obaluê, for your spiritual protection, or the cure of your illness. This sympathy must be done on the day of Saint Lazarus (17/12).

A very popular and beloved saint within the Catholic Church, the time has come to discover his celebrations in Brazil and around the world.

Plus, with such a rich history, there are of course still a few more interesting facts about Saint Lazarus to share. Check it out below.

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