Hardy people from the northern parts of the Boston Archdiocese had to brave snow-covered roads to attend the January 17, 2026 workshop about God’s Gift of Healing at Waltham’s Saint Jude school hall. This is a part of an on-going monthly series exploring and promoting the gifts of the Spirit offered by the evangelization commission of the Archdiocese, Charismatic Renewal Services (CRS Boston).

Diane Colgan welcomed each person and made sure they received a name-tag badge and a song sheet. Many came from far-flung prayer groups around the archdiocese. Yet, there was a warm sense of camaraderie as they greeted one another around the coffee table. 

MC Eileen Mugavero welcomed the group. And the music ministry of Bob Hartmann, Janice Filippi, and Chris Muise led the group in praise and worship.

The team next prayed over Romanus Ajero, asking the Holy Spirit to guide his talk and help each person to grow in knowledge and practice of God’s gift of healing. Romanus is the director of CRS Boston. 

Romanus ignited the conversational nature of his presentation by asking people their definition of healing. Restoring health and God’s loving actions were some of the responses. Romanus then added some dictionary definitions. But his talk immediately turned to many Bible-based examples of types of healing.

The first example seemed worldly: a reading about doctors being God’s normal ministers of healing. (Sirach 38:1-4). He then broadened the focus to Divine Healing. Physical healing, emotional  and psychological healing and spiritual healing are areas where human intercession and divine intervention merge. Our Church offers healing Sacraments and healing ministries. And the Church offers resources to discern cases needing spiritual deliverance. 

Many of those attending asked questions about different healing prayer situations. It was obvious that most of those attending were active servants who offer prayerful intercession for healing. People were urged to openly ask for prayer for the healings they need. Then, after prayer, step back and allow God to act. Sometimes it takes a while. Sometimes God has another, better plan for you.

To conclude the morning, Romanus commissioned four prayer teams to impart the gifts to recipients.

After a closing prayer and announcements, all were invited to next month's presentation on the third Saturday of February. One of the day’s twenty-five attendees commented that this gathering was a very powerful and a great extension to her weekly parish prayer meeting. 

Here are some photos from the day.
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