Both the Hebrew and Christian scriptures contain an abundance of wisdom on healing and wholeness that will help us lead a healthy, happy life. The Holy One continues to speak today in the sacred text of our lives. Each of us is called to be a living Word of God in our contemporary world- proclaiming divine love, peace, justice, healing and wholeness. We often read Scripture from an outsider's perspective, remaining at a distance from its teachings and stories, yet trying to comprehend its...

Centering Prayer focuses on being in the presence of God. Being together, not accomplishing anything, is the goal. This form of quiet prayer takes us beyond thoughts, words, and images into the embrace of Divinity. "As proof that you are children, God sent the spirit of [the First Born] into our hearts, crying out, 'Abba, [God]!'" (Galatians 4:6). Christ's Spirit becomes more intimately present to us than we are to ourselves. "I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me." (Galatians...

This episode is from The Healing Power of Prayer New and Expanded Edition by Rev. Dr. Bridget Mary Meehan.  Journal Prayer helped a young woman who was extremely angry and upset at being rejected by her boyfriend. She was physically attractive, intelligent, and had a promising career. Since she was approaching her late thirties, she worried that she would never be married. For several years she had put all her energies into developing close relationships with male friends, hoping to find the...

This episode is taken from The Healing Power of Prayer New Expanded Edition by Rev. Dr. Bridget Mary Meehan On the Cross,  Jesus demonstrates the nature of unconditional forgiveness when he promises heaven to the good thief. He does not demand an apology or set up a schedule for retribution. He simply says: "Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." (Luke 23:43). Likewise, Jesus realizes that when we hurt others we are often unaware of the damage we inflict. He offered...

Healing -of -Memories Prayer can change the structure of our remembered experience so that we can be freed and healed of past hurts. In this form of prayer, we open ourselves to the presence of the Holy One in the memory of a painful event or relationship. We invite our Compassionate God to transform that which was wounded into a more peaceful memory. This episode is taken from The Healing Power of Prayer, new and expanded edition by Rev. Dr. Bridget Mary Meehan. 

Spiritual Spa 101: Healing Power of Prayer Welcome to  The Healing Power of Prayer, New Expanded Edition by Rev. Dr. Bridget Mary Meehan. This podcast is the introduction to ten healing prayer approaches grounded in scripture and the Christian tradition. Each approach is designed to help you tap into the presence of the Divine within you and to access your spiritual energy for healing and transformation. The ten different healing prayer experiences are Healing of Memories Prayer, Scripture...