Healing God's People: Theological and Pastoral Approaches; A Reconciliation Reader

Synopsis

The Fruit Of Two Conferences Held At The Boston College School Of Theology And Ministry In 2009 And 2011, This Collection Of Essays Aims To Introduce The Reader To The Complexity Of The Issues And Suggest Practical Pastoral Responses--page 4 Of Cover. The Church's Prophetic Challenge / M. Shawn Copeland -- Roads To Reconciliation / Robert J. Schreiter, Cpps -- What Does The New Testament Say About Reconciliation? / Thomas Stegman, Sj -- What Is Forgiveness? / Raymond G. Helmick, Sj -- Justice Matters! Theology And A Relational, Restorative Justice / Thomas W. Porter -- Ritual And Reconciliation / Kate Dooley, Op -- Expanding The Rites Of Reconciliation / Peter E. Fink, Sj -- Reconciliation Among The Churches : Where We Need To Go And What We'll Need For The Journey / Thomas P. Ryan, Csp -- Healing And Forgiveness : An Interfaith Perspective / Rodney L. Petersen -- Practice Of Forgiveness / Frank Desiderio, Csp -- Compassionate Listening : Healing Skills And Sensitivities / Melissa M. Kelley -- Healing Brokenness In Multicultural Communities Of Faith / Hosffman Ospino -- Practicing Hope / Francine Cardman. Edited By Thomas A. Kane, Csp. Includes Bibliographical References.