Lent Sunday Theology Talks
Theology and Spirituality of
HEALING
1. Jesus’ Miracles
and Healing Activity:
should we expect Miracles today?
Parish House 5th Floor
Coffee and cookies from 9:45 am
Talk at 10 am
Dear Friends,
Starting from Sunday March 9th and during the whole time of Lent instead of the usual lectures we will have a series of conversations between The Rev. Dr. Gillian Straine and myself on the Theology and Spirituality of Healing.
In this first conversation, we will reflect on the historicity and authenticity of the miracle traditions in the Gospels. The historical Jesus was thought by his contemporaries, both supporters and critics, to be an effective healer, not unlike contemporary pagan figures. The rise of modern science in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries brought growing scepticism about miraculous events, undercutting the belief that God sometimes acts directly to bring healing. Can we still expect healing from faith? Are there still miracles today?
Here are the titles and the dates of the series:
March 9: “Jesus’ miracles and healing activity: should we expect miracles today?”
March 15: “What is spiritual healing? The approaches of faith and science”.
March 23: “‘Lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover’ (Mark 16.18): the healing mission of the Church”.
March 30: “How do faith and prayer bring us hope in times of illness and suffering?”
The Revd. Dr. Gillian Straine is CEO of GoHealth, an ecumenical organisation that equips and inspires Christians and Churches to nurture health and healing in ourselves, our communities and the world. She is an Anglican priest, scientist, cancer survivor, coach and author. She is the author of Introducing Science and Religion: A Path Through Polemic (2013) and Cancer: A Pilgrim Companion (2017)
The class will take place as usual on Sunday at 10 am in the Parish House, 5th floor.
As usual the class will be both in person and via the livestream and the YouTube link will be sent later this week.
All blessings,
Fr. Luigi Gioia
Theologian In Residence
