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Faith and Culture
Faith And Culture - Faith And Culture by Monsignor Richard J. Schuler Christianity Has Deeply Marked Culture Of Peoples - Christianity Has Deeply Marked Culture Of Peoples Pope John Paul II The Church in Culture A Civilizing Force - A Civilizing Force, Ralph McInerny Survivals And New Arrivals - Survivals And New Arrivals, Hilaire Belloc. The Old and New Enemies of the Catholic Church Gaudium Et Spes: Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World - Gaudium Et Spes. Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, Second Vatican Council Pastoral Approach to Culture - PCC - Pastoral Approach to Culture, Pontifical Council for Culture Marriage, Family and Culture On Love, Life, and Christian Marriage - On Love, Life, and Christian Marriage by Paul Likoudis God Himself Is the Author of Marriage - God Himself Is the Author of Marriage, Pope John Paul II. Holy Father discusses natural dimension of matrimony in annual address to the Roman Rota The Challenge Of Christian Parenthood - Beginning At Home: The Challenge Of Christian Parenthood by Mary Perkins From Crib to Stroller--Teach Children at Home - CCD - From Crib to Stroller--Teach Children at Home Parent-Educator Series, from birth to three years, published in 1961 by Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. A program planned to arouse parents to an awareness of their function as Teachers of Religion in the home and to offer practical direction toward its fulfillment. Family Baby Birth Baptism Books Home Prayer Culture Growth Saint Tradition Obedience Rights St. Joseph Mary Independenc The Family at the Heart of a Culture of Life - The Family at the Heart of a Culture of Life, Stratford Caldecott The bonds between the Church, the Holy Family, and the "domestic church" founded on the sacrament of marriage are intimate and profound. Culture of Life Population controllers, pro-life activists go head-to-head at U.N. Food Summit - Population controllers, pro-life activists go head-to-head at U.N. Food Summit by Tom McFeely Reaffirm The Culture Of Life! - Reaffirm The Culture Of Life! Pope John Paul II They Witnessed To Life In A Culture Of Death - They Witnessed To Life In A Culture Of Death. Pope John Paul II Every Human Life Is Sacred - Every Human Life Is Sacred, Pope John Paul II Pro-Life Links - Since the Pro-Life cause is so important in building a culture of life, I include here a link to the Pro-Life section of this website. Culture Wars Hard Truths About The Culture War - Hard Truths About The Culture War, by Robert H. Bork How to Win the Culture War - How to Win the Culture War, Peter Kreeft Rural Life and Culture Manifesto on Rural Life - Manifesto on Rural Life, National Catholic Rural Life Conference NCRLC Rural Life in a Peaceful World - Rural Life in a Peaceful World, The National Catholic Rural Life Conference NCRLC For This We Stand - For This We Stand by The Right Reverend Monsignor L. G. Ligutti. The National Catholic Rural Life Conference The Pope Speaks On Rural Life - The Pope Speaks On Rural Life: Pope Pius XII. Speech delivered by His Holiness to the delegates at the Convention of the National Confederation of Farm Owner-Operators in Rome on November 15, 1946. National Catholic Rural Life Conference. An address delivered on Farmers' Day of the National Convention of the National Catholic rural Life Conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin. October 14, 1946. Education and Culture The Presence of the Church in the University and in University Culture - CCE - The Presence of the Church in the University and in University Culture. Issued June 7, 1994 by the Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education, and the pontifical councils for the Laity and for Culture Dialogue between Cultures Dialogue Between Cultures for a Civilization of Love and Peace - Dialogue Between Cultures for a Civilization of Love and Peace, Pope John Paul II The Keys to Humanize Globalization - ZENIT - The Keys to Humanize Globalization. John Paul II´s Proposals for Life in Global Village Pope John Paul II - Farewell to Malta - On Wednesday evening, 9 May 2001, the Holy Father departed for Rome from the International Airport of Gudja. His farewell address was in English. "The future of peace in the world depends on strengthening dialogue and understanding between cultures and religions. Continue in your traditions". The Arts and Culture Writings of the Popes The Function of Art - The Function Of Art, Pope Pius XII. An address by His Holiness to a group of Italian artists received in audience on April 8, 1952. Letter to Artists - Letter To Artists, Pope John Paul II Jubilee Celebration for Artists - The Celebration of the Great Jubilee, Pope John Paul II - Jubilee Celebration for Artists Jubilee of the Entertainment World - The Celebration of the Great Jubilee, Pope John Paul II - Jubilee of the Entertainment World Art in the Church ART4MARY.ORG - The Art and Reconciliation Trust is a British-based non-profit charity comprised of both Catholic and Anglican (Episcopalian) clergy and laity who wish to make reparation for the desecration of holy treasures throughout history. Literature Tolkien And The Fairy Story - Tolkien And The Fairy Story, J. Reilly Music Nóirín Ní Riain and the Monks of Glenstal Abbey - Caoineadh na Maighdine (The Virgin's Lament) Ceol na Nollag: Carúil Nollag agus roinnt Amhrán (Christmas Music: Christmas Carols and some Songs) Faith of our Fathers - Classic Religious Anthems of Ireland Moya Brennan - Whisper to the Wild Water http://www.moyabrennan.com/ Dana - Lady of Knock Fr. Liam Lawton Light the Fire - liturgical music and Mass parts by Fr. Liam Lawton. Distributed in North America by GIA Publications, Chicago, IL The name of Liam Lawton has become well known in liturgical music not only in Ireland but internationally. There is a sense of great joy in his music, with melodic tunes suitable for all assemblies, mixing both contemporary and traditional instruments, using the ancient prayers and traditions as the main source of his texts. Fr. Lawton is a priest of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. He has a number of collections published by GIA. Song of My People * This is not an academic study but rather a compelling look into the world that has shaped Liam Lawton's music. Songs of joy and laughter, songs of tears, and songs of dreams- these are the songs of the Irish people. For the past ten years, Liam has been drawing inspiration from the rich and beautiful heritage of his native land, never tiring of discovering connections between the people, the landscape, and spirituality. In this book he shares the stories and experiences that have influenced his music making in true Irish storytelling form. G-5858 Song of My People book £11.00 http://www.decanimusic.co.uk/erol.html#4842x0&&http%3A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252Fsearch%3Fhl%3Den%26rls%3DRNWE%252CRNWE%253A2004-43%252CRNWE%253Aen%26q%3DLight+the+Fire%252C+liturgical+music+and+Mass+parts+by+Fr.+Liam+Lawton%26btnG%3DSearch Irish language sung Mass by Sean ó Riada, record and music book can be had from Gael-Linn, 26 Murrean Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. The recording seems makeshift, but it gives you an idea of how some of the pieces should sound. I'd recommend you get the recording and then make your own arrangements. Includes: The hymns "Ag Críost an Síol"and "Bí a Iosa". Available from Veritas Co. LTD.8 Abbey Street Lower Dublin 1, Ireland, Phone:011-353-1-788177: Aifreann Cholmcille Mass of St. Columcille, Irish language sung Mass by Tomás ó Canainn. The Media www.thewordinc.org - Theater of the Word, Inc. - Kevin O'Brien Indigenous Peoples Mexican Bishops' Commission for Indigenous Peoples - Mexican Bishops' Commission for Indigenous Peoples - On Canonization of the First Native American. On 3 July 2002, the Mexican Bishops' Commissions for Indigeneous Peoples and for Social Welfare published a Message regarding the Pope's fifth visit to Mexico for the Canonization of Juan Diego 31 July and the Beatification of the Martyrs of Oaxaca, Juan Bautista and Jacinto de los Angeles on 1 August. The Bishops called for the inclusion of indigenous peoples in the social and economic developments underway in Mexico. On the canonization of the first Native American. Bishops’ Commission for the Pastoral Care of Indigenous Peoples, Bishops' Commission for Social Assistance Reflections of Mexican bishops' Commissions for Indigenous Peoples, Social Welfare Native American Catholics - From the Department of Education of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Topics include: Inculturation, Culture, Evangelization. National Tekakwitha Conference - Affirming Our Faith as Native American/Aboriginal Catholics Under the Protection of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Sioux Spiritual Center Irish Cultural Studies Irish Language Conradh na Gaeilge - Conradh na Gaeilge is the main voluntary community organisation that promotes the Irish language in Ireland and abroad, and its main aim is to reinstate the Irish language as the common tongue of Ireland... Foras na Gaeilge - Foras na Gaeilge, the body responsible for the promotion of the Irish language throughout the whole island of Ireland, was founded on the second day of December 1999. Údarás na Gaeltachta - Údarás na Gaeltachta is the regional authority responsible for the economic, social and cultural development of the Gaeltacht. Raidió na Gaeltachta - Raidió na Gaeltachta broadcasts programs in the Irish language. One can listen live and also to the archived programming provided on this site. Gael Linn - Gael Linn was founded in 1953 and has been known since then as an entrepreneurial organisation. The main aim of the organisation is to foster and promote the Irish language and its heritage throughout Ireland as a living language and as an expression of identity at policy and at community level. Daltaí na Gaeilge - Daltaí na Gaeilge was founded by Ethel Brogan in 1981; the main purpose of Daltaí na Gaeilge is to offer programs to promote and teach the Irish language. Read here about the history of Daltaí na Gaeilge. Focal.ie - The national terminology database for Irish, developed by Fiontar, DCU with funding from Foras na Gaeilge. A great online dictionary for finding words and terms in the Irish language. Literature (Poetry, Mythology, History...) http://celticstudies.com/index.html http://www.ucc.ie/celt/index.html - CELT, the Corpus of Electronic Texts, brings the wealth of Irish literary and historical culture to the Internet, for the use and benefit of everyone worldwide. http://ua_tuathal.tripod.com/testdefault.html - Brehon Law Project - This is an excellent resource for learning about the historical indigenous legal system of old and mediaeval Ireland and the renaissance of early Irish legal studies. http://www.celt.dias.ie/publications/cat/f/f3-10.html - Irish bardic poetry: texts and translations, together with an introductory lecture by Osborn Bergin http://www.ibiblio.org/dykki/poetry/heaney/heaney-cov.html Celtic Art Michael Carroll Celtic Design - This excellent website features original art by freelance artist Michael Carroll, who specializes in authentic Celtic art and illumination. Schools http://www.irishstudiesonline.org/ - Regis University and the National University of Ireland, Galway have partnered to offer an Irish Studies certificate program delivered entirely online and made available throughout the world, in Europe, North and South America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. http://www.nd.edu/~irishstu/celt_studies2.shtml - The Keough Institute for Irish Studies at Notre Dame is an interdisciplinary project devoted to teaching and research in Irish culture, primarily in the Irish and English languages, and in all its internal aspects and external relations. http://www.tcd.ie/Irish/irww2.htm - Coláiste na Tríonóide (Trinity College Dublin); Scoil na Gaeilge: School of Irish and Celtic Languages Family The Irish Family - The Irish Family - J.R.R. Tolkien - Lord of the Imagination, & J.R.R. Tolkien - The Fairy Tale Maker. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Irish Family. These two articles were taken from the December 9, 1994 and December 16, 1994 issues of 'The Irish Family.' Those enthralled by Tolkien's trilogy will find this file of interest. The Catholic Church - Irish related topics On the Church in Ireland - Pope Leo XIII - On the Church in Ireland http://www.ewtn.com/library/CHISTORY/CHIRELND.HTM ZENIT - Church in Ireland: Divining the Future Book of Kells - Catholic Encyclopedia - Book of Kells. An Irish manuscript containing the Four Gospels, a fragment of Hebrew names, and the Eusebian canons, known also as the "Book of Columba", probably because it was written in the monastery of Iona to honour the saint. School of Kells - Catholic Encyclopedia - School of Kells. Kells was the chief of the Irish Columban monasteries. It was founded most probably in 554, that is nine years before Columba founded Iona. Kells still contains several ancient monuments which tradition closely connects with Columba's residence there. Prayer for Christian Unity: The Deaf Hear and the Mute Speak - Bishop Brian Farrell - Prayer for Christian Unity: The Deaf Hear and the Mute Speak. The Secretary for the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, Bishop Brian Farrell, was invited by the Archbishop of Dublin, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, to inaugurate on 18 January [2007] this year's "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" in Ireland. The following is Bishop Farrell's reflection for the occasion. Bishops of Ireland - Christian Marriage - Bishops of Ireland - Christian Marriage. In a Lenten Pastoral from 1969, the Irish Bishops explain the Catholic doctrine of marriage, as the bedrock on which Pope Paul VI's Encyclical Humanae Vitae is based. "Yes" Vote On Divorce Heralds A Secularized Ireland - "Yes" Vote On Divorce Heralds A Secularized Ireland by David Manly. The divorce issue has manifested the deep divide in Ireland between the modernizers who want Ireland to join the liberal consensus of the West, and those who still value the Faith and traditions of their ancestors. Moral Theology: Recent Developments, Implications - Irish Bishops Conference - Moral Theology: Recent Developments, Implications Religious Illiteracy - ZENIT - Religious Illiteracy. Religious ignorance, even of the most basic concepts, is on the rise according to some recent studies. In Ireland, once renowned for its Catholicity, a poll revealed that 95% of adolescents could not name the First Commandment. Similar studies in England and the U.S. have shown a much lower level of religious knowledge among young people than among their elders. Statement of Episcopal Conferences on Humanae Vitae - Episcopal Conferences of Ireland and India - Statement of Episcopal Conferences on Humanae Vitae. |
