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
A Scientific Right Thought!
On Prayer
“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)
A Scientific Right Thought
“Impersonal Prayer and
Handling Impositions”
Here are some thoughts from a workshop about the kind of 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 Indirect/Impersonal Prayer
When Caring for Others
”The Ethics of Indirect/Impersonal Prayer”
This paper (26 minutes reading time) 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
“Proper Caring,” Arno Preller, Christian Science Sentinel, June 2, 1982
“The Good Use of Human Affection,” William D. McCrackan, Christian Science Sentinel, February 22, 1919