Ways to Pray

when caring for others

“The law is that we are healthier and happier for helping or healing others. It is only thus that we fulfill the law of Christ.”

Mary Baker Eddy: Christian Healer (Amplified Edition), p. 228

“The spiritual power of a scientific, right thought, without a direct effort, an audible or even a mental argument, has oftentimes healed inveterate diseases.” (Rud 9:21)

“We should measure our love for God by our love for man; and our sense of Science will be measured by our obedience to God, — fulfilling the law of Love, doing good to all; imparting, so far as we reflect them, Truth, Life, and Love to all within the radius of our atmosphere of thought.” (Mis 12:28)

On Prayer

A Scientific Right Thought

“Impersonal Prayer and
Handling Impositions”

Here are some thoughts from a workshop about prayer that has the potential to benefit “all whom your thoughts rest upon.”

Section 1 - Opening | What is meant by “Impersonal Prayer”
(12:02 min)

Section 2 - Examples of Impersonal Prayer
The “C.A.R.E. Prayers”
(16:29 min)

Section 3 - The Easy Yoke, Not a Heavy Burden | Closing
(9:37 min)

The Ethics of Impersonal Prayer
When Caring for Others

The Ethics of Impersonal Prayer

This paper contains 4 additional pages of references beyond what is presented in the audio file on the left.

Articles from the Christian Science Publishing Society relating to impersonal prayer

Can I pray for my friends who aren’t Christian Scientists?” Amanda Kamau, Christian Science Sentinel, April 16, 2024

Prayer: What’s it all about? (Part two) Barbara Packer, Sentinel Watch, OCTOBER 9, 2023

Treat Yourself,” Eunice W. Hedler, Christian Science Sentinel, DECEMBER 8, 1951

Treat Yourself,” Doris Edington, Christian Science Sentinel, MARCH 11, 2013

Help Without Direct Treatment,” Naomi Price, Christian Science Sentinel, OCTOBER 23, 1971

Praying for Those We Love,” Dewitt John, Christian Science Sentinel, SEPTEMBER 28, 1981