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Healing Prayer

Prayer is a powerful tool to help us in times when we are in need of healing of body or soul. St. Gabriel's recognizes this, and on the fourth Sunday of the month, has a Healing Rail for special prayers during the time of Communion. After you receive Holy Communion, you are welcome at the healing rail, usually set up toward the back of the auditorium, where you can kneel and lay prayer leaders will offer prayers for you or for one for whom you care, for healing of body, mind or spirit. They will rest their hands on your head or shoulders, and may anoint your forehead with holy oil. You can share your petition for healing, or you can simply kneel in silence.

 

All are welcome to share in this ministry.