2009 HORIZON No. 4 -- Encouraging theological reflection | Practicing discernment

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Editor’s Note

In light of the Gospel

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

Just as the burgeoning plants in my backyard need light to grow and develop, we Christians need the light of the Gospel to grow and develop. It takes a lifetime to get good at shining the light of the Gospel on our lives and understanding what we see. For those who plan a life in the church, that skill of letting in the light and seeing what it reveals especially needs cultivating. Read more...

Encouraging theological reflection among young adults

By Eileen P. Doherty

Helping young adults to go deeper in their understanding of the faith requires entering into the young adult world, listening deeply and guiding from a solid foundation. Read more...

Faith development takes time, and it can be assessed

Faith development takes time, and it can be assessed

By Father Kevin Nadolski O.S.F.S.

The depth and breadth of theological reflection depends on the individual’s level of spiritual development. Here is a straightforward look at the road to faith maturity. Read more...

How Duchesne House leads students to reflection

How Duchesne House leads students to reflection

By Sr. Mary Patricia White R.S.C.J.

Helping young adults to go deeper in their understanding of the faith requires entering into the young adult world, listening deeply and guiding from a solid foundation. Read more...

Discernment dissected

By Sr. Janet K. Ruffing R.S.M.

The rich and varied tradition of discernment of spirits is critical to the process of entering a religious community. Here is a close look at the underlying theology and at the process itself. Read more...

How a discernment house can enhance vocation ministry

How a discernment house can enhance vocation ministry

By Sr. Charlene Diorka SS, J

A discernment house provides a positive environment for prospective members and an ideal setting for vocation-ministry events. Read more...

Justice retreat provides discernment perspective

Justice retreat provides discernment perspective

By Br. Brian C. Halderman SM

This weekend justice retreat served multiple purposes. It spurred theological reflection, exposed contacts to the Marianist charism and encouraged relationships between discerners and the community. Read more...

Film Notes

Documentary is rich in teachings

By Sr. Carol Mucha R.S.M.

In his documentary The Calling, independent filmmaker David Ranghelli has carefully, thoroughly, and with great authenticity portrayed the call to religious life to a particular community. Read more...

Book Notes

Religious life book shows today’s tensions are not new

By Sr. Mary Charlotte Chandler R.S.C.J.

What is very clear from the pages of Religious Life and Priesthood by Sister Maryanne Confoy, RSC, is that the tensions experienced in the church today were present throughout the Second Vatican Council. Vatican II was not simply an event in church history but a microcosm of the church universal grappling with the essentials of its life, not in concerted harmony but in ongoing debate. Read more...

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