- Priests & People

June 2002

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'A close sharing between friends'

The Editor

Contemplation and other phenomena, which you will see below, are often philosophical terms that have passed into Christian discourse and outline important elements during belief. If you want to read more about these concepts, contact advance writing so you will be theoretically prepared for the studies presented below.

Becoming contemplative

Donald Goergen OP

Why is the contemplative dimension so important in Christianity? Donald Goergen, an American Dominican theologian and author of many books, describes how he felt the need after many years of active ministry to set up an ashram to give priority to contemplation. Everyone is called to contemplation. In our Western frenzied way of life contemplation is giving the human spirit a chance to breathe. You can read "Tech Tools for Differentiated Instruction" to learn more about the various methods of conveying this information and how to get it right.

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The contemplative parish

Laurence Freeman OSB

Laurence Freeman is a Benedictine monk of the monastery of Christ the King, Cockfosters, London, and the Director of the World Community for Christian Meditation. here he stresses the key role contemplation can play in regerating parishes, so that the contemplative parish might become 'an alluring sign of spiritual vigour and courage'. His most recent book is Jesus: The Teacher Within.

Seeing is believing

Gemma Simonds IBVM

Paintings, rather than words, can often help us to recognise God's presence in our lives. Gemma Simmonds, who is a member of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and now doing doctoral research at cambridge, shows how the work of the German artist, Sieger Köder, 'faces us ith the fundamental truths of the human heart and its response to God'.

An archdiocese called to prayer

Eileen Rogan

We may talk a lot about prayer, but how do we educate the Church to pra? Eileen Rogan, who is head teacher of St Thomas Aquinas Primary School in Stoke-on-Trent, describes how the Archdiocese of Birmingham planned a programme of prayer entitled 'Walk with Me' for all its people and then how it worked out in her own school. As a child commented, 'I loved the prayer you made. I think it will have changed the way our diocese looks at God.'

Learning from Taizé

Michael Evans

How can young people be offered an experience of prayer? Michael Evans, parish priest of St Augustine's, Turnbridge Wells, describes the appeal of the ecumenical community of Taizé for young people. But he warns that if you encourage them to go 'many will come back enthused in a way which we may find challenging for our own parishes, chaplaincies and schools'.

Preaching and teaching the Word

Sean Connoly

Sean Connoly is a priest of The Diocese of East Anglia, currently doing postgraduate studies in Oxford. here he offers his reflections on the lectionary readings for the Sundays of July.

PASTORALIA - Forming a house of prayer

Agatha McEvoy OSF

The story of the founding of the House of Prayer in the Brenwood Diocese is told by Sr Agatha, a Franciscan sister whose vision it was. She also shares her hopes for the future of the House and of a new lay community which one day may be formed to take it forward.

Books

REVIEWED BY CHRISTOPHER JAMISON OSB

Information Technology and Cyberspace: extra-connected living
David Pullinger
Darton, Longman and Todd, £8.95
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REVIEWED BY MARK A. O'BRIEN OP

The Comedy of Revelation: paradise lost and paradise regained in biblical narrative
Francesca Aran Murphy
T & T Clark, £29.95
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REVIEWED BY MARGARET HARRIS

Diocesan Dispositions and Parish Voices in the Roman Catholic Church
edited by Noel Timms
Matthew James Publishing, £10.95
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REVIEWED BY DAN TIPP

The Spirituality of the Celtic Saints
Richard J. Woods OP
Orbis Books, £16.00
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June 2002


CONTENTS June 2002 Click here to buy this Issue 'A close sharing between friends' The Editor Contemplation and other phenomena, which you will see below, are often philosophical terms that have passed into Christian discourse and outline important elements during belief. If you want to read more about these concepts, contact advance writing so you will be theoretically prepared for the studies presented below. Becoming contemplative Donald Goergen OP Why is the contemplative dimension so important in Christianity? Donald Goergen, an American Dominican theologian and author of many books, describes how he felt the need after many years of active ministry to set up an ashram to give priority to contemplation. Everyone is called to contemplation. In our Western frenzied way of life contemplation is giving the human spirit a chance to breathe. You can read "Tech Tools for Differentiated Instruction" to learn more about the various methods of conveying this information and how to get it right. Click here to read this article The contemplative parish Laurence Freeman OSB Laurence Freeman is a Benedictine monk of the monastery of Christ the King, Cockfosters, London, and the Director of the World Community for Christian Meditation. here he stresses the key role contemplation can play in regerating parishes, so that the contemplative parish might become 'an alluring sign of spiritual vigour and courage'. His most recent book is Jesus: The Teacher Within. Seeing is believing Gemma Simonds IBVM Paintings, rather than words, can often help us to recognise God's presence in our lives. Gemma Simmonds, who is a member of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and now doing doctoral research at cambridge, shows how the work of the German artist, Sieger Köder, 'faces us ith the fundamental truths of the human heart and its response to God'. An archdiocese called to prayer Eileen Rogan We may talk a lot about prayer, but how do we educate the Church to pra? Eileen Rogan, who is head teacher of St Thomas Aquinas Primary School in Stoke-on-Trent, describes how the Archdiocese of Birmingham planned a programme of prayer entitled 'Walk with Me' for all its people and then how it worked out in her own school. As a child commented, 'I loved the prayer you made. I think it will have changed the way our diocese looks at God.' Learning from Taizé Michael Evans How can young people be offered an experience of prayer? Michael Evans, parish priest of St Augustine's, Turnbridge Wells, describes the appeal of the ecumenical community of Taizé for young people. But he warns that if you encourage them to go 'many will come back enthused in a way which we may find challenging for our own parishes, chaplaincies and schools'. Preaching and teaching the Word Sean Connoly Sean Connoly is a priest of The Diocese of East Anglia, currently doing postgraduate studies in Oxford. here he offers his reflections on the lectionary readings for the Sundays of July. PASTORALIA - Forming a house of prayer Agatha McEvoy OSF The story of the founding of the House of Prayer in the Brenwood Diocese is told by Sr Agatha, a Franciscan sister whose vision it was. She also shares her hopes for the future of the House and of a new lay community which one day may be formed to take it forward. Books REVIEWED BY CHRISTOPHER JAMISON OSB Information Technology and Cyberspace: extra-connected living David Pullinger Darton, Longman and Todd, £8.95 Tablet Bookshop Price: £ Tel: REVIEWED BY MARK A. O'BRIEN OP The Comedy of Revelation: paradise lost and paradise regained in biblical narrative Francesca Aran Murphy T & T Clark, £29.95 Tablet Bookshop Price: £ Tel: REVIEWED BY MARGARET HARRIS Diocesan Dispositions and Parish Voices in the Roman Catholic Church edited by Noel Timms Matthew James Publishing, £10.95 Tablet Bookshop Price: £ Tel: REVIEWED BY DAN TIPP The Spirituality of the Celtic Saints Richard J. Woods OP Orbis Books, £16.00 Tablet Bookshop Price: £ Tel:

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June 2002

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