The Christian Parish Whispers of the Risen Christ Softcover book by William J. Bausch Over 222 pages © 1980, Fides/Claretian Notre Dame, Indiana " The theme of this book is that the Christian churches will succeed or fail according to the vigor and imaginative activity of the local parish community. " " In calmer times, the parish was taken for granted as a place to come to take care of one's spiritual needs. " " In these times, the relevance of the churches depends on the ability to reach out into the neighborhoods, doing the work of justice and mercy, and making the Christian message pertinent and moving in people's lives. " Contents includes: " Introduction Part I - Context 1. The New Perspective 2. The Soul of a Church 3. The Catholic Revival 4. The Sojourners Part II - Foundations of the Creative Parish 5. Ministry, A and The 6. Ministry and Identity 7. Male and Female S/He Made Them 8. Spirituality and Scope 9. Social Justice on the Quiet Part III - Pastoral Postscripts 10. Pastoral Postscripts Appendix " This book is in pretty good condition but the cover is worn. No torn or ripped pages. There are a few pages with folded edges. There is a church address stamp on the first page. |