The National Economic and Social Forum (NESF) has been asked by the Government to focus on the Irish experience of successful and unsuccessful implementation of official policies. As part of this, an NESF Project Team, chaired by Professor Áine Hyland, has been set up to examine policies on child literacy and social inclusion.
Have you information and stories to share with the Project Team?
The NESF would like to know more about your experiences of child literacy initiatives in primary schools and communities experiencing social exclusion.They are particularly interested in hearing from teachers, support teachers, principals, parents and members of the community.
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2007 Novalis, Saint Paul University Press, Ottawa, Canada (Available in Ireland from Columba Press)
In the last few years the publication of books on religious life has declined. So it was with interest that I read this book, written by a former superior general of the Brothers of Charity. Although originally written for members of his own congregation it has universal application to all religious life.
The author does not shy away from the realities of religious life today, especially as it is lived in the west - aging, diminishing numbers, lack of energy, but turns attention to re-examining the essence of religious life, including the vows and community, in a way that is theologically sound as well as contemporary in its interpretations.
While firmly rooted in a passionate belief in religious life, Stockman is also practical. His articulation of his vision of the servant-leader could well form the basis of a check list for any religious leader. Citing the theologian Metz, “How does the mystical passion for God become a political passion for humans?” he also turns attention to where he thinks religious ought to be in the world at this time.
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Paper presented by Myles Rearden cm to CORI Committee on Theological Reflection/Religious Life.
CORI deeply regrets the passing of Fr. Myles Readen cm. He died on February 25 2009. He was a committed and valued member of CORI's Religious Life committee. May he rest in peace.
Fr. Rearden’ s latest book is a translation of a work by Bernard Peyrous, A Guidebook to the Spiritual Life-How Should One Live With God?” Columba Press 2006.
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Some Books on Religious Life
The Theologial Dynamics of Religious Life by Myles Rearden cm
Azevedo, M., S.J. The Consecrated life: Crossroads & Directions Orbis Books, Maryknoll, New York, 1995
Arbuckle, G.A.,SM/Fleming. D.L., S.J. (Editors) Religious Life: Rebirth through Conversion St. Paul Publication, 1990
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