Gainesville, Fla. – Dive deeper into your relationship with Jesus by attending the Holy Spirit Conference, Jan. 25-27, at Holy Faith Catholic Church, 747 NW 43rd Street in Gainesville. Sponsored by the Diocese of St. Augustine’s Charismatic Renewal, this year’s theme is “I Am the Lord Your Healer” taken from Exodus 15:26.

The keynote speaker is Dr. Mary Healy, a professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Mich., and editor of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture.

According to Healy, God’s revelation of himself and as a healer in Scripture is often overlooked.

“It’s very exciting to see people awakening to that truth, and either experiencing healing or being used by the Lord for healing and participating in his work of spreading the kingdom in that way.”

Healy said the gift of healing is something God wants to be more widespread in our faith and it is meant for every single member of the church.

Other speakers at the conference include Father Rafael Lavilla, Jr., OSJ of Blessed Trinity Parish, Jacksonville; Tom Edwards, an evangelist based in St. Augustine, Father John Phillips, pastor of Holy Faith Catholic Church in Gainesville; Jean Roach, a pastoral leader to the People of Prayer Prayer Group, Gainesville; and Dr. Mary Shaw, a teacher and leader of healing prayer.

The Holy Spirit Conference begins Friday at 7 p.m. and runs through Sunday at 1 p.m. There is a conference fee of $30/person before Jan. 20, and $35/person after Jan. 20. The conference is open to the public.

For details, call Dr. Mary Shaw at (352) 244-9899 or to register, visit www.staugustinehouseofprayer.org/2019CatholicHolySpiritConference.html.

DATE: January 2, 2019
CONTACT: Kathleen Bagg
(904) 262-1705/office
(904) 434-3909/cell