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From: Patti Bohlman
Date: 10/12/02
Time: 12:17:16 PM
Remote Name: 64.12.96.41
Hi, I found your article inspirining. As a Catholic, we have several more books in our Bible than protestants do. In Ecclesiasticus (also known as Sirach)Chapter 38:1-15
"Treat the doctor with the honour that is his due, in consideration of his services; for he too has been created by the Lord. Healing itself comes from the Most High, like a gift received from a king. The doctor's learning keeps his head high and the great regard him with awe. The Lord has brought forth medicinal herbs from the ground, and no one sensible will despise them. Did not a piece of wood once sweeten the water, thus giving proof of its power? He also has given some people the knowledge, so that they may draw credit from his mighty works. He uses these for healing and relieving pain; the druggist makes up a mixture from them. Thus, there is no end to his activities; thanks to him, well-being exists throughout the world. My child, when you are ill, do not rebel, but pray to the Lord and he will heal you. Renounce your faults, keep your hands unsoiled and cleanse your heart from all sin. Offer incense and a memorial of find flour, make as rich an offering as you can afford. Then let the doctor take over-the Lord created him too-.There are times when good health depends on doctors. For they, in turn, will pray the Lord to grant them the grace to relive and to heal, and so prolong your life. Whoever sins in the eyes of his Maker, let such a one come under the care of the doctor."
I know only Catholics use this in their Bible, but I know that many Protestants like to read these books as inspirational material.
I like this chapter because I feel all the medical fields flow from this and as an slp, I am committed to turn to God for help and to learn as much as I can in my field.
Patti