World Day of the Sick encourages efforts to relieve the suffering of those who are struggling with illness. It also emphasises that suffering is a kind of trial in life which is difficult to cope with on one's own. Adequate medical care alone is not enough, but a sincere heart shown by another person is needed. Selfless care, full of humanistic and spiritual values, for the person̨ in need̨ is an irreplaceablę form of therapy for every sick person.
