What does it mean to be the Church, and how should this show itself in terms of living out the gospel as a parish community? Specifically, in what ways can we and should we, as Christians, respond to the challenge of a new millennium? Speaking from thirty years' experience as a parish, and drawing upon recent papal and bishops' pronouncements, Richard Quinlan sets out in this book to explore such questions, offering suggestions as to the key elements underlying any healthy parish, reinforced by discussion points designed to stimulate further debate.
Through a mixture of heart- warming anecdotes, acute personal observation, informed commentary and comments from those engaged in education for parish service, Richard explores a variety of challenging insights, ranging from Christian unity, the Eucharist, the 'dark night of the soul', the nature of love, inter-faith dialogue, and issues of justice and peace.
This book will provide a stimulating resource for personal reflection and group use, as well as a valuable tool to those in the priesthood reflecting on the future direction of their ministry.

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ISBN: 9781844170500
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: KEVIN MAYHEW - published 15/03/2003
Format: Paperback