Prayer comes from a Latin Word that means to obtain by entreaty or petition; an earnest request to God. Prayer is the conversation of the soul with God, not a monologue, but a two-way street that ...

Psalm 41:3 says, "The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness." This Bible verse encapsulates what faith in God can provide in the toughest of times: comfort, ...

As we move away from God winks for a bit and devote our time and love to understanding the big questions, we encounter a very big question, “Can prayer heal?” Q: I read your column faithfully. My ...

We all need healing at different times in our lives, whether physical, emotional or spiritual. When life feels overwhelming and sickness takes over, prayer can bring comfort, peace, and hope. For many ...

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In previous posts, I’ve noted problems with how most research on prayer for healing has been conducted. Researchers have attempted to design double-blinded, controlled trials of distant intercessory ...

A nurse listens to a client's chest Sept. 16 at the Spanish Catholic Center, a program of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington. (CNS photo/Jonathan Ernst, Reuters) Serving over 35 years ...

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For centuries, people have offered prayers for the sick, often with surprising results. Now, medical research has shown proof that healing prayers have positive results for the sick. Spiritual gurus ...