Why do we bless the Narcan?
While there is no specific religious or spiritual requirement to pray a blessing over Narcan (naloxone), some individuals may choose to do so for personal reasons. Here are three reasons why we pray a blessing over the Narcan we give away at Fresh Coast:
Spiritual Guidance and Protection: Prayer is a way of seeking guidance and protection from a higher power when administering or carrying Narcan. By praying a blessing, individuals may seek strength, clarity, and divine intervention during critical moments when they are using or providing the medication to save lives.
Expressing Gratitude: Praying a blessing over Narcan is a way to express gratitude for the existence and availability of this life-saving medication. It acknowledges the efforts of medical professionals, researchers, and all those involved in developing and distributing Narcan, and it recognizes the potential for the medication to save lives and bring hope to individuals and communities affected by opioid overdoses.
Symbolic Ritual: Praying a blessing over Narcan serves as a symbolic ritual to infuse it with positive intentions and spiritual significance. It is a way to honor the sanctity of life and affirm the belief in the interconnectedness of all beings. The act of prayer may provide comfort, solace, and a sense of purpose for those involved in addressing the opioid crisis and offering assistance to individuals in need.
The blessing we pray over the Narcan:
Creator of Life and Love
We ask you to bless this naloxone
That it bring healing and life to those who need it
We ask you to bless the individuals who will use this naloxone to save a life
That they know that their act of love is also an act of justice
We ask you to bless the people who need this medication to live
That the breath of life and the reach of love restore them to wellness.
In the spirit of life and love, we ask these blessings
Amen
We found this on the Faith in Harm Reduction Liturgical Tool kit
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