- Priests & People

January 2005

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Reconciliation, Penance & Confession

Vivian Boland OP

A timely overview of the theology and practice of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults: What happens in the RCIA

Diana Klein

This article is a useful tool for anyone involved in the first two stages of this process.

Film: Catechesis, Meditation & Worship

David OConnell

This article explores the medium of film as a catechetical tool.

Masses with Children

Mary England

School Chaplaincy: Some reflections

Barbara Brent RJM

As schools articulate the role and place of the chaplain, this practitioner offers a reflection on recent guidelines on the employment of chaplains.

The Churchs evangelising mission in the context of Religious pluralism

Jacques Dupuis SJ

The author highlights a new awareness of religious pluralism and asks the theological question of what this tells us about Christian praxis.

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Signs of Hope: At Your Word, Lord

Stuart Wilson

This series, Signs of Hope is an opportunity to record and reflect on some positive current pastoral initiatives.

A Priest for the People: Guillaume Briçonnet and Church Reform in Renaissance France

Glenn Richardson

As part of an occasional History series, the author looks at pastoral work in Renaissance France

Catholic Agencies

Keith Barltrop

1: The Catholic Agency to Support Evangelisation. This is the first in a series of articles about Catholic agencies.

The Light of the East: Understanding the Eastern Catholic Churches

Robin Gibbons

With the increase of people from the Eastern Rite living in Britain, the author offers some reflections and implications.

Beginning Priesthood

Michael OBoy

1: Ten Ways to Survive the First Year of Living in a Presbytery. This is the first in a series of short articles for newly ordained priests.

Reflecting on the Word: Introduction to the weekday readings

Kathleen OGorman

Homiletic notes for weekdays in Jan & Feb

Duncan Macpherson

A Response Article to Polarisation & Liturgy by A. Cameron Mowat

Laurence Hemming

While the editor welcomes such discussions, the editorial board does not necessarily subscribe to the views expressed.

Books

REVIEWED BY ASHLEY BECK

The Lord be with you: A Parish Priest speaks with his people
Cormac Rigby
Family Publications, £6.95
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REVIEWED BY MARY BOLEY

Finding Fresh Light: Homilies on the Gospel of the Sundays and Celebrations
Joseph Pollard
Columba Press, £7.50
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REVIEWED BY DEREK LAVERTY

Time for Change: A fresh look at Spirituality, Sexuality, Globalisation and the Church
Donal Dorr
Columba Press, £10.99
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REVIEWED BY JOHN OTOOLE

Hearing The Word Of God: Reflections on the Sunday Readings
John R. Donahue
Liturgical Press, £11.50
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REVIEWED BY JOHN OTOOLE

Homilies for Weddings and Funerals
Joseph Pollard
Columba Press, £5.99
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REVIEWED BY MICHAEL D. PHELAN

All the Popes Men: The Inside Story of How The Vatican Really Thinks
John L.Allen Jr.
Doubleday, £13.45
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January 2005


CONTENTS January 2005 Click here to buy this Issue Reconciliation, Penance & Confession Vivian Boland OP A timely overview of the theology and practice of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults: What happens in the RCIA Diana Klein This article is a useful tool for anyone involved in the first two stages of this process. Film: Catechesis, Meditation & Worship David OConnell This article explores the medium of film as a catechetical tool. Masses with Children Mary England School Chaplaincy: Some reflections Barbara Brent RJM As schools articulate the role and place of the chaplain, this practitioner offers a reflection on recent guidelines on the employment of chaplains. The Churchs evangelising mission in the context of Religious pluralism Jacques Dupuis SJ The author highlights a new awareness of religious pluralism and asks the theological question of what this tells us about Christian praxis. Click here to read this article Signs of Hope: At Your Word, Lord Stuart Wilson This series, Signs of Hope is an opportunity to record and reflect on some positive current pastoral initiatives. A Priest for the People: Guillaume Briçonnet and Church Reform in Renaissance France Glenn Richardson As part of an occasional History series, the author looks at pastoral work in Renaissance France Catholic Agencies Keith Barltrop 1: The Catholic Agency to Support Evangelisation. This is the first in a series of articles about Catholic agencies. The Light of the East: Understanding the Eastern Catholic Churches Robin Gibbons With the increase of people from the Eastern Rite living in Britain, the author offers some reflections and implications. Beginning Priesthood Michael OBoy 1: Ten Ways to Survive the First Year of Living in a Presbytery. This is the first in a series of short articles for newly ordained priests. Reflecting on the Word: Introduction to the weekday readings Kathleen OGorman Homiletic notes for weekdays in Jan & Feb Duncan Macpherson A Response Article to Polarisation & Liturgy by A. Cameron Mowat Laurence Hemming While the editor welcomes such discussions, the editorial board does not necessarily subscribe to the views expressed. Books REVIEWED BY ASHLEY BECK The Lord be with you: A Parish Priest speaks with his people Cormac Rigby Family Publications, £6.95 Tablet Bookshop Price: £ Tel: 01420 592 974 REVIEWED BY MARY BOLEY Finding Fresh Light: Homilies on the Gospel of the Sundays and Celebrations Joseph Pollard Columba Press, £7.50 Tablet Bookshop Price: £ Tel: 01420 592 974 REVIEWED BY DEREK LAVERTY Time for Change: A fresh look at Spirituality, Sexuality, Globalisation and the Church Donal Dorr Columba Press, £10.99 Tablet Bookshop Price: £ Tel: 01420 592 974 REVIEWED BY JOHN OTOOLE Hearing The Word Of God: Reflections on the Sunday Readings John R. Donahue Liturgical Press, £11.50 Tablet Bookshop Price: £ Tel: 01420 592 974 REVIEWED BY JOHN OTOOLE Homilies for Weddings and Funerals Joseph Pollard Columba Press, £5.99 Tablet Bookshop Price: £ Tel: 01420 592 974 REVIEWED BY MICHAEL D. PHELAN All the Popes Men: The Inside Story of How The Vatican Really Thinks John L.Allen Jr. Doubleday, £13.45 Tablet Bookshop Price: £ Tel: 01420 592 974

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January 2005

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