“The Holy Spirit comes where He is loved, where He is invited, and where He is expected.” – Saint Bonaventure
This implies that his presence is most active and present to those who actively love and welcome him.
Upcoming Encounter Healing Dates:
The Encounter Prayer Ministry invites you to join us for prayer between Sunday morning Masses on select weekends throughout the year.
Because our prayer schedule varies, please check the parish bulletin for the most up-to-date dates and times.
Our prayer teams are also often available during Women of Worth gatherings.
If you or a loved one would like to receive prayer outside of these scheduled times, please contact us at [email protected]. If you desire a deeper awareness of God’s presence, healing, or guidance, or simply wish to experience more of His peace in your life, the Saint Ambrose Encounter Healing Prayer Ministry is here to pray with you.
For any need or intention on your heart, email [email protected] to arrange a time for prayer. We are here to walk with you.
About Encounter Healing Prayer Ministry
As individuals our call to action is to seek the heart of the Father for us. Fr. Peter has shared a similar sentiment; “When the Lord brings things up within us, those things are areas that want to be loved.”
When we feel lost, alone, unloved, stuck, or find ourselves wanting to experience more of the presence of the Lord, it is then that we should reach out and set up a time to be prayed with.
The Encounter Healing Prayer Ministry began as a small team of parishioners who recognized our shared need for healing and freedom—to live more fully in the identity God has given us.
Our trained prayer teams of two are gifted with the charism of healing prayer and are available to pray with individuals for spiritual, emotional, and physical healing.
Each session lasts approximately 5–15 minutes and takes place in the Saint Francis of Assisi Adoration Chapel. No sign-up is required on open prayer weekends—simply come, and a team will be available to pray with you.
Fruits of Encounter Healing Prayer Ministry
Some of the fruits that we’ve seen for individuals are freedom from pain both physical and emotional; people who walked in fear/anxiety/anger and physical pain have found relief, peace, freedom, and confidence as they recognize their true identity of chosen, beloved daughters and sons of a loving Triune God. For the parish we have had many people comment on just how needed this ministry is and frankly we are grateful that Saint Ambrose is a community that is willing to “normalize” healing prayer because each and every one of us are in need of more of Christ’s love; which is ultimate healing. As a ministry team we count ourselves among the blessed to be given the opportunity to meet people in their woundedness and carry them to the heart of Jesus.
Contact Us
If you are interested in learning more, would like to set up a more private and in-depth prayer session, or would like to schedule an alternative time to pray, please contact us at [email protected].