PCS 283 suggests two possible gospel readings: Matthew 22:35-40 (the greatest commandment) and John 6:44-47 (belief leads to eternal life). Section 284 gives the text of a litany–eight intercessions that focus on the intentions of the sick person, focused mainly on the nature of baptism:
Father, increase his/her faith in Christ, your Son and our Savior; in faith we make our prayer: R. Lord hear us.
Grant his/her desire to have eternal life and enter the kingdom of heaven …
Fulfill his/her hope of knowing you, the creator of the world and the Father of all …
Through baptism forgive his/her sins and make him/her holy …
Grant him/her the salvation which Christ won by his death and resurrection …
In your love adopt him/her into your family …
(Restore him/her to health so that he/she may have the time to know and imitate Christ more perfectly …)
Keep united in faith and love all who have been baptized into the one body of Christ …
These intercessions may be adapted, or eliminated entirely, if the condition of the sick person would merit.
