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Bernard Lonergan On A Catholic Liberal Arts Education, Richard M. Liddy

Richard M Liddy

No abstract provided.

The Church As Counterculture, Michael Budde

Michael Budde

The question, "What does it mean to be 'the church'?" has always been among the most controversial and of vital concern to political, economic, and ecclesial leaders alike. How it is answered influences whether Christianity will be a force for legitimating or subverting existing secular relations of power, influence, and privilege. The Church as Counterculture enters the debates on Christian identity, purpose, and organization by calling for the churches to reclaim their roles as "communities of disciples"-distinct and distinctive groups formed by the priorities and practices of Jesus-to constitute a countercultural reality and challenge to secular society and existing power …

Spiritual Quest In Hojoki And Hosshinshu And The Duality Of Art And Religion, Michele Gibney

Michele Gibney

The individual’s quest for enlightenment in Japan is a serious one. One such individual from the medieval Japanese period will be the subject of this paper. Kamo no Chomei, a recluse, poet, and priest who lived from 1155-1216 strove to attain a religious awakening of the mind during the latter half of his life. The question of whether he succeeded or not is a difficult one to answer, however, by examining two of his major works—Hojoki and Hosshinshu—the nature of Chomei’s quest should become clearer. Although I do not believe Chomei found the enlightenment he sought; the quest itself and …

Monastic Approaches To Medicine In The Middle Ages, Christopher Callahan

Christopher Callahan

Nature and God are linked through the creative power of the Word, for which Hildegard coined the term viriditas or “greening power”. Viriditas is the life force which brings all of us into wholeness and into balance with Nature, and is the key to finding our way to God. In this way, Hildegard stands at the pinnacle of medieval Christian medicine. Having evolved beyond excessive reliance on the occult and perched on the cusp of a revival of scholastic medicine, she exemplifies the naturalistic bent of the best of monastic thought. Fusing what ancient medical knowledge was available with a …

There's A Song In The Air! - Mixed Choir, Keith Rowley

Keith D Rowley

An original Christmas carol for SATB choir and piano. Words by Josiah Gilbert Holland.

In The Bleak Midwinter - Mixed Choir, Keith Rowley

Keith D Rowley

An original Christmas carol arranged for SSATB choir and piano. Words by Christina Rossetti.

Sarabande - Full Orchestra, Keith D. Rowley

Keith D Rowley

This is a full orchestra version of a piece by Claude Debussy. Note: 8 1/2 X 14 paper is needed to print out the full score. Individual parts are available upon request at rowleyke@hotmail.com.

Looking At The End From The Beginning: Studying Eschatological Concepts In The Pentateuch, Gerald Klingbeil

Gerald Klingbeil

No abstract provided.

The Anointing Of Aaron: A Study Of Leviticus 8:12 In Its Ot And Ane Context, Gerald Klingbeil

Gerald Klingbeil

No abstract provided.

"Pledging Allegiance: Reflections On Discipleship And The Church After Rwanda", Michael Budde

Michael Budde

No abstract provided.

Sounds Of Christmas - Mixed Choir, Keith D. Rowley

Keith D Rowley

An original Christmas carol arranged for SATB choir and piano with optional violin (or flute). Words by June Swanson.

A Body Of Consensus: The Church As Embodied Organization, Vaughan S. Roberts

Vaughan S Roberts

"Introduction", Michael Budde

Michael Budde

No abstract provided.