How can narrative practices and spiritual presence reshape modern medicine? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Andre Lijoi reflects on the intersection of faith, deep listening, and compassionate care- offering a vision of healing that goes far beyond clinical skill.
“Our healing power resides in our capacity to help people harness what is inside them that gives them hope.”
In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Andre Lijoi reflects on the lifelong integration of his Catholic faith with the practice of medicine, emphasizing that healing extends far beyond clinical competence to include spiritual presence, deep listening, and compassionate accompaniment. Drawing inspiration from figures like Saint Giuseppe Moscati and the teachings of Richard Rohr, Lijoi articulates a vocation grounded in humility, altruism, and what he calls a “sermon of service”—a form of care where actions, not words, communicate love and commitment to the patient. He argues that physicians are not only diagnosticians but also stewards of hope, helping patients harness their inner strength, especially amid chronic illness and uncertainty.