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The Finger of God for Healing: Faith Healing Priest Draws Thousands Comments

One is inexorably drawn to the mysterious intensity of God's compassion and love in Fr. McAlear as his lips move in silent groanings and he cradles the stricken faces of those for whom he prays.Shunning sensationalism or hysteria, he facilitates healing with a whisper, using very few, if any, words. "Once you really understand the pain in the people's hearts and the power of Christ to heal, there is nothing to say," says McAlear. Continue Reading

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  1. KEVIN BROOKE
    2 years ago

    PRAISE JESUS IN THE HOLY TRINITY, NOW & FOREVER, AMEN!

  2. Matthew K
    2 years ago

    I know that pain and suffering can really test one's faith. It feels as though God has abandoned you. Reliance upon earthly doctors seems to be hit-and-miss in that they cannot resolve all issues or definitively cure all patients. We still need to pray in addition to taking pills and engaging in therapies.

    What I mean to say is that doctors never seem able to fix anything 100%. That's why prayer is still important.

    Let me ask you this. If doctors suddenly could cure all illnesses, would we then stop praying? That's why I think there is a greater meaning to suffering even if we don't think so while we're undergoing it.


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