Every evening at 9PM there is a special service at Iona Abby. Last night, my first night on the island, was the service for prayers of healing. Throughout the week visitors had written the names of people for whom they wanted prayers. At the service all the names were read slowly, in categories: those suffering depression, addictions and other tragedies, those involved with illness, those experiencing a new focus in life, those who have died (there may have been more). In between each grouping we sang the Taize prayer of intercession.
O Lord, hear my prayer,
O Lord, hear my prayer;
when I call answer me.
O Lord, hear my prayer,
O Lord, hear my prayer;
come and listen to me.
The service ended with healing and the laying on of hands for those who so desired. People laid hands on the head or shoulders of those kneeling for healing; after each group, we all repeated the healing prayer from Iona Worship.
Spirit of the living God present with us now,
Enter you, body, mind and spirit,
And heal you of all that harms you,
In Jesus’ name, Amen
O Lord, hear my prayer,
O Lord, hear my prayer;
when I call answer me.
O Lord, hear my prayer,
O Lord, hear my prayer;
come and listen to me.
The service ended with healing and the laying on of hands for those who so desired. People laid hands on the head or shoulders of those kneeling for healing; after each group, we all repeated the healing prayer from Iona Worship.
Spirit of the living God present with us now,
Enter you, body, mind and spirit,
And heal you of all that harms you,
In Jesus’ name, Amen
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