Ep 97 - Saints for the Charism of Healing

Exploring the Charism of Healing through the Saints: In this episode of 'Charisms for Catholics,' the focus is on the charism of healing. Host Jill and guest Teresa Zoe Williams discuss how the charism manifests in the lives of three saints: St. Camillus de Lellis, St. Bernadette Soubirous, and St. Peregrine. They explore how these saints exemplified healing in varied ways through their lives and works. St. Camillus is noted for his medical care and founding the first field medical unit. St. Bernadette is famous for the healing waters of Lourdes and her devotion to assisting the sick. St. Peregrine is known for praying for his healing from cancer, becoming a patron saint for those afflicted by the disease. The discussion expands to consider healing not only as a physical but also a spiritual, psychological, and emotional gift, and includes a mention of St. Dymphna for mental illnesses. The episode encourages listeners to recognize and utilize their gifts for the benefit of the church and aligns with the podcast's mission to help Catholics discover and use their charisms. 00:00 Introduction to Charisms for Catholics 00:40 Understanding the Charism of Healing 02:03 Saint Camillus de Lellis: Patron Saint of Doctors 04:15 Saint Bernadette and the Healing Waters of Lourdes 06:52 Personal Reflections on Marian Devotion 09:38 Saint Peregrine: Patron Saint of Cancer Patients 16:50 The Scope of Healing: Physical, Psychological, and Spiritual 17:29 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.