Called and Chosen

Toward a Spirituality for Lay Leaders
Herausgeber: Fox, Zeni; Bechtle, Regina

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sheed & Ward
• Seitenzahl: 214
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 505g
• ISBN-13: 9780742531994
• ISBN-10: 0742531996
• Artikelnr.: 22268909

Autorenporträt

Zeni Fox is Professor of Pastoral Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J. She is the author of New Ecclesial Ministry: Lay Professionals Serving the Church (Sheed & Ward, 2002) and serves as an advisor to the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops Subcommittee on Lay Ministry. Regina Bechtle, S.C. is Director of Charism Resources for the Sisters of Charity of New York. She researches, writes about and offers retreats and programs on Vincentian spirituality, religious life, and leadership.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Part 3 The Person of the Leader
Chapter 4 Why Did You Choose Your Work? Reflections on Vocation Chapter 5
"Without a Vision the People Perish": Foundations for a Spirituality of Lay
Leadership Chapter 6 "Hints and Guesses": Discerning Values Part 7 The
Mission of the Church and Institutional Ministries Chapter 8 "The Reign of
God Is Among You": Biblical and Theological Themes For Lay Leadership
Chapter 9 Catholic Institutional Ministries, Their History and Legacy
Chapter 10 Catholic Education as Part of an Ecclesial System: Structures,
Mission, Vision Chapter 11 The Spiritual Life of Institutions Chapter 12
Reading the Signs of the Times: Some Present Cultural Realities Chapter 13
Giving the Spirit a Home: A Spirituality of Institutions Chapter 14
Embodying the Spirit of Those Who Came Before Part 15 The Role of the
Spiritual Leader Chapter 16 "Grace Given to Each": Spirituality and
Administration Chapter 17 In the Between: Reflections on Educational
Institutions and Communities of Faith Chapter 18 Power and Authority:
Rooted in and Fashioned by the Spirit Chapter 19 Spiritual Leadership: The
Leader as Formator and Mentor

Rezensionen

Called and Chosen invites thoughtful reflection on the vital yet complex task of leading Catholic institutions. The various essays inspire wisdom and hope, even as they challenge readers to new depths of commitment. -- Mary C. Boys, Skinner & McAlpin Professor of Practical Theology, Union Theological Seminary Grounded in the transformative vision of the Second Vatican Council, this volume offers a holistic perspective on the core issues confronting lay ecclesial leaders in the US Catholic church today. As experienced leaders and seasoned scholars, the contributors use life stories and practical cases to bring theory to life. Hopeful and helpful, this book honors the pioneering work of the church's current lay leaders and encourages the next generation in this expansion of ecclesial ministry. It will be a valuable resource for use in programs of initial and ongoing leadership development. Questions at the end of each chapter provoke reflection and will provide focus for fruitful group discussion. -- Evelyn Eaton Whitehead and James D. Whitehead, Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago, authors of Method in Ministry Though relatively short, this is a rich book, both in breadth and depth...I hope lay leaders in Catholic education, health care, and other institutions will get hold of this book and use it. -- Rose Zuzworsky America This book belongs in the personal library of any professional heading a Catholic institution as well as in libraries of colleges that train lay leaders. -- Paul Pojman In spite of evidence to the contrary-scandals and crises-there is a new Pentecost breaking out in the church as lay people claim the rights and responsibilities of their baptism. But if lay leaders are to stay the course, they must ground themselves in a life-giving spirituality, one that draws from the deep waters of the Catholic treasury. Called and Chosen will be an invaluable resource to this good end. -- Thomas H. Groome, director, Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry at Boston College and author of What Makes Us Catholic