Scripture
John 17:20
Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 97:1-2,6-7,9; Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20; John 17:20-26
Sermon Week/Year
Jesus prays for us
Dr. Larry Dossey, a physician and author, has extensively studied the intersection of prayer and healing. In his book Healing Words: The Power of Prayer and the Practice of Medicine, Dossey presents research suggesting that prayer can have measurable effects on health, even when offered from a distance. He introduces the concept of the “nonlocal mind,” proposing that consciousness—and, by extension, prayer—is not confined by space or time. This notion, resonating with modern physics, points to a profound spiritual reality: we are interconnected in ways that transcend what we can see or measure.
While Dossey’s views have sparked debate within the scientific community, his work continues to resonate with those seeking a deeper understanding of spiritual connection and healing. Dossey’s work invites us to think differently about prayer—not only as personal devotion but as a real force that binds us in love, even across great distances. It echoes what Jesus reveals in today’s Gospel: that prayer is not a retreat but…
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