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A work of extraordinary tenderness

NZ Catholic Staff — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 02:50:47 +0000

THE GIFT OF GRIEF — One son’s story following the death of his father by Andrew Stringfellow (Redemptorist Publications, 2015, Supplied by Pleroma Christian Supplies); $25.00; reviewed by DELIA RUANE. Someone (I cannot remember who) once said, “grief marks us as human”. Regardless of race, gender, religion, economic status, all people will experience grief and

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Seasons for Growth ideal for inmates

Rowena Orejana — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 20:00:07 +0000

by ROWENA OREJANA
AUCKLAND — Prison chaplains have found the perfect programme to help them in their work.
Senior prison chaplain Sr Veronica Casey, PBVM, said people in prison often have losses that are never spoken of or even acknowledged. However, the Seasons for Growth programme helps chaplains help prisoners deal with grief.echo $variable;

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An enlightening and inspiring focus on prayer

Michael Otto — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:58:47 +0000

by Delia Ruane
I found this book by Richard Leonard, a Jesuit priest, the director
of the Australian Catholic Film Office, consultant to the Australian
Bishop’s Media Committee, film critic and international lecturer,
interesting, practical and reassuring.echo $variable;

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