This Lent, join The Revd. Dr. Gillian Straine and The Rev. Dr. Luigi Gioia for a compelling Sunday Theology Conversation series exploring the relationship between faith, healing, and miracles. Through thought-provoking discussions on Jesus’ healing ministry, the intersection of faith and science, the Church’s healing mission, and the power of prayer in suffering, this series invites us to reflect on how theology shapes our understanding of health, hope, and divine intervention.
Bios
Podcast
As an introduction to the series you can listen to this Podcast:
“Luigi Gioia: Prayer for Healing”
With vulnerability and deep faith, Fr. Luigi Gioga, former monk and now theologian in residence at St Thomas’ New York City, chats with Gillian on praying for healing.
Sessions
Sunday, March 09, 2025
Jesus’ miracles and healing activity: should we expect miracles today?
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. The 5th Floor of the Parish House and via YouTube
Part of a series of Sunday Theology Conversations between The Revd. Dr. Gillian Straine and The Rev. Dr Luigi Gioia.
Sunday, March 16, 2025
What is spiritual healing? The approaches of faith and science
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Parish House, 5th Floor, and via Zoom
Part of a series of Sunday Theology Conversations between The Revd. Dr. Gillian Straine and The Rev. Dr Luigi Gioia.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover’ (Mark 16.18): the healing mission of the Church
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. The 5th Floor of the Parish House and via YouTube
Part of a series of Sunday Theology Conversations between The Revd. Dr. Gillian Straine and The Rev. Dr Luigi Gioia.
Sunday, March 30, 2025
How do faith and prayer bring us hope in times of illness and suffering?
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Parish House, 5th Floor, and via Zoom
Part of a series of Sunday Theology Conversations between The Revd. Dr. Gillian Straine and The Rev. Dr Luigi Gioia.
