Sacramental stories - Covid lockdown anniversary

In this episode Gillian takes a deep dive with Professor Jim McManus, into the experiences and lessons of the Covid pandemic, as we approach the first anniversary of the lockdown restrictions in the United Kingdom.

Professor Jim McManus is the President of the Guild of Health and St. Raphael, he is also the Director of Public Health for Hertfordshire county council amongst many other things.

Prof McManus shares how he ended up working in public health.

They discuss the changes over how faith has been regarded in the public sector and scientific community over the years.

Prof McManus shares about his work with the Vatican and of his understanding of healing.

He shares his personal experience of being treated for grade 4 non Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

He describes how he has stayed healthy during the global pandemic of the last year.

They discuss the challenges of ‘scientism’ and good communication during the Covid pandemic.

Gillian and Prof McManus discuss the response of the church to the Covid pandemic and the opportunities Covid presents to the church. 

They talk about society's relationship to and avoidance of  mortality.

Prof McManus shares the learning and lessons he takes from one year of Covid lockdown.

Prof McManus shares how churches could be effective partners in Public Health. 

Prof McManus shares no less than six examples of where he finds hope as he reflects on one year of the pandemic lockdown.