Meet the Founders:
Judith and Francis MacNutt
As two of the most recognized and respected leaders in the healing ministry, Francis and Judith have traveled the world teaching about the love of Jesus, and the power and effectiveness of healing prayer.
Judith MacNutt
She married Francis MacNutt in 1980, and together they founded Christian Healing Ministries, the goal of which is to make Christian Healing Prayer a way of life in families, churches and medical professions. They traveled extensively together and co-authored the book, Praying for Your Unborn Child. Judith also authored Angels are for Real, Encountering Angels, and contributed to Angels All Around Us (Guideposts). Judith continues to travel, write and teach about the power of healing prayer. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida and has two adult children, Rachel and David.
Francis MacNutt
Francis also wrote The Power to Heal, The Prayer that Heals, Overcome by the Spirit, Deliverance from Evil Spirits, Can Homosexuality Be Healed?, The Healing Reawakening, and The Practice of Healing Prayer: A How-To Guide for Catholics. He, with Judith, co-authored the book Praying for Your Unborn Child.
Francis was a teacher, pioneer, and theologian instrumental in restoring the healing ministry to the Church, especially through the Charismatic Renewal movement. His legacy of love changed millions of lives around the world, and lives on in the Listen, Love and Prayer ministry of CHM.
A Prayer for the Family
by Francis MacNutt
Lord Jesus, I ask you to touch and bless all the members of my family. Pour out your life, your love and your joy upon each and every one of us. Protect my family from all harm – physical, spiritual and emotional. Send your Holy angels to be with us as we go through the day.
Forgive me if I have rashly judged any member of my family. Replace my judgment with compassion and understanding. If any family member has hurt me, help me to forgive them with love and compassion. If I need to say something to someone by way of correction, please show me how to do it so that it leads to healing and a better relationship. Give me the grace to listen calmly to any corrections directed at me.
Show me the blessings that have come to me through my family, and give me the love and humility to pray for them as often as possible.
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for my family. Immerse us with the power of Your Holy Spirit. Fill our minds with Your light; fill our bodies with Your health; fill our wills with Your guidance; fill our hearts with Your compassion; and above all, fill us with Your own love for people, and for Your creation.
Make us like Jesus in every possible way.
Amen.
