When pilgrims use Lourdes holy water, whether to drink, to wash or to pray for healing, it is common to recite a prayer related to faith and spiritual healing. Here is a traditional prayer that can be said when using Lourdes holy water:
This prayer can be said before or after using Lourdes water. It can also be adapted to suit personal intentions and spiritual needs at the time.
Lord Jesus, Through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, Your Immaculate Mother, Our Lady of Lourdes, I ask you to bless this water that I am going to use, As a sign of faith and purification.
May I, through this water, be washed of my sins, May my body and soul be healed, And may your peace and love fill my heart.
O Mary, refuge of the sick, Intercede with your Son for me, Give me strength, healing and grace, To live in fidelity to your divine love.
I thank you, Lord, For your infinite love and endless mercy, And I entrust to you my sufferings, my sorrows and my hopes.
Amen.
