Library Resources

Some of our more recent library acquisitions are as follows:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     A Beginners Guide to the Old Testament          Arthur E. Zannoni                                                                   Beginners Guide to the New Testament        Arthur E. Zannoni                                                                                   These two books help make the Bible accessible for the average believer,                                                             while providing depth and insight that is unique and creative.                                                                         It is not only beginners who will find these books meaningful and instructive.                                                                                                           The Doors of the Sea :  Where was God in the Tsunami?    David Bentley Hart Hart examines Christian attempts to rationalize the tsunami disaster. He contends that the history of suffering and death is not willed by God. Rather than appealing to a divine calculus that can account for every instance of suffering, Christians need to recognize the ongoing struggle between the rebellious powers that enslave the world and the God who loves it. This meditation will challenge serious readers grappling with God’s ways in a suffering world.                                                                            Walking in the Kingdom of God       Carl F. Peltz This book is intended to help the reader find God in the hustle and bustle of the pre- Christmas Season. It contains a series of reflections, prayers and activities based on the Advent gospels.

 

Eucharist is the Entire Pattern of Our Life The above heading is the title given to a three session series on the Eucharist which was offered in May to parishes in Geraldton. Each session included the viewing of a section of a DVD, Do This in Memory of Me, from the Emmaus Series presented by Fr. John Thornhill s.m., as well as prayer, reflection, discussion and song. Those who attended enjoyed the café style relaxed atmosphere in which they were invited to learn more about the Eucharist, through Fr. John Thornhill’s presentations. Articles by other authors encouraged further discussion as they opened up more insights into the understanding of Eucharist and its impact on our lives. As part of the parish response to the Year of the Eucharist proclaimed by Pope John Paul 11, these sessions helped those who participated to connect the Eucharist to their daily living so as to have a greater sense of living the challenge of the Eucharist. One of the participants summed up the response of members of the group at the end of the sessions by saying that the series had helped her to appreciate the central place of Eucharist in her life. Other programmes in this series include: Following the Way of Jesus; Getting to Know the Real Jesus; An Authentic  Spiritual Life. The DVDs and the accompanying booklets can be purchased by phoning Fr. Patrick Lim on 08 9459 4459 or email; patlim@perthcatholic.org.au They are also available for loan around the diocese from the Resource Centre at the Centre for Parish Life and Mission in Geraldton ph. 99642716; email : tdenny.plm@wn.com.au Sr. Therese Denny

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