favorite sources for prayer and spiritual growth for parish social ministers and ministry
TRANSCRIPT
-
7/28/2019 Favorite Sources for Prayer and Spiritual Growth for Parish Social Ministers and Ministry
1/5
Favorite Sources for Prayer and Spiritual
Growth for Parish Social Ministers and Ministry
The 2013 Spirituality Project Team of the Catholic Charities USA Parish Social MinistryProfessional Interest Section provides this aid for the personal prayer life of its members AND
the presence of prayer in the events of parish social ministry groups.
Comments on this arrangement and listing my be directed to Steve Herro; Manager of Mission
and Ministry, Catholic Charities, USA;[email protected]; 571-814-4923.
Descriptions and Characteristics of Popular Personal Prayer Forms
and Spirituality Types
(descriptions from Downey, Michael. The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality.Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1993).
Augustinian Spiritualityderived from Augustines absorption of the Catholic faith into the
living out of daily life; conversion to Christ through the caritas that unifies all human energy and
includes finding a home in God through a joyful and intimate relationship with Father, Son, andSpirit. To delve deeper into Augustinian spirituality, consult primary sources such as his City of
Godand The Confessions of St. Augustine and secondary sourcesAugustine of Hippo: Selected
Writings (edited by Mary T. Clark) and Augustine, Augustine Spirituality, & Tradition
(http://www.augustinians.org.au/tradition/spirit.html).
Benedictine Spiritualitybased on the rule of St. Benedict, a classic expression of monasticChristianity, yet applicable in its wisdom for countless Christians throughout the ages. Containsan image of a high, exalted, and austere God whose presence can be found in persons, places,
and situations. Persons strenuously labor to seek God. To delve deeper into Benedictine
spirituality, consult primary sources such theRegula Benedicta and secondary sourcesPraying
with Benedict(Katherine Howard) and The Rule of Benedict: A Spirituality for the 21st
Century(Joan Chittister), and Monastic Life: Prayer and Work
(http://www.saintjohnsabbey.org/monastic-life/abbey-spirituality1/).
Centering Prayera method to facilitate the development of contemplative prayer. Individual
chooses a single sacred word to open and yield to Gods presence and action within oneself. For
more information about centering prayer, consult Contemplative Outreach(http://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/), a website based on the work of Trappist Fr. ThomasKeating, a 20
thcentury leader in the Centering Prayer movement.
Dominican Spiritualitya mix of common life, choral office, study and contemplation, penance,and the apostolate of preaching, the two sides of Dominican life are the expressions of a single
lovelove of God and neighbor, the one flowing from the other and vice versa. Though founder
St. Dominic Guzman left few spiritual writings, other early Dominicans such as Albert the Great,
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.augustinians.org.au/tradition/spirit.htmlhttp://www.augustinians.org.au/tradition/spirit.htmlhttp://www.saintjohnsabbey.org/monastic-life/abbey-spirituality1/http://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/http://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/http://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/http://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/http://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/http://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/http://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/http://www.saintjohnsabbey.org/monastic-life/abbey-spirituality1/http://www.augustinians.org.au/tradition/spirit.htmlmailto:[email protected] -
7/28/2019 Favorite Sources for Prayer and Spiritual Growth for Parish Social Ministers and Ministry
2/5
Thomas Aquinas, and Catherine of Sienna did. See Catherine of Sienas The Dialogue. A vivid
portrait of Dominic engaged in prayer can be found in The Nine Ways of Prayer of our Holy
Father Dominic. Helpful secondary sources to Dominican spirituality includeEarly
Dominicans: Selected Writings (Simon Tugwell),Praying with Catherine of Siena (Patricia
Mary Vinje), andPraying with Dominic (Michael Monshau).
Examination of Conscienceprayerful reflection on ones relationship with God and others, as ahuman being created in love for love, but in need of the support and encouragement of Gods
love along the way. The Daily Examen is a component of Ignatian spirituality; for more
information, see The Daily Examen (http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen/).
Franciscan Spiritualitya description of an approach to God and life in the world characterized
by the values and behaviors demonstrated by Francis and Clare of Assisi. Francis identifies thefirst moment of his spiritual life with an encounter with a leper; the tradition of Franciscan
spirituality finds its foundation in the poor and crucified Christ. Primary sources in Franciscan
spirituality include St. Francis TestamentandEarlier Rule (which was later revised with theFinal Rule). See alsoFrancis and Clare: The Complete Works (Regis Armstrong, Ignatius
Brady). Helpful secondary sources includePraying with Francis of Assisi (Joseph
Stoutzenberger, John Bohrer)
Ignatian SpiritualityIgnatian spirituality, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of
Loyola, is first and foremost Trinitarian. Ignatius experienced the Father as Father, the Son as
Son, and the Spirit as the Holy Spirit. It is meant to be versatile in helping one to seek and findGods will; prayer and religious experience do not exist for their own sake but as a means to
seek, find, and accomplish Gods will. TheSpiritual Exercisesare also explained at
http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-spiritual-exercises/. Ignatian Spirituality
is a rich source for all things Ignatian; seehttp://www.ignatianspirituality.com/. Several otherhelpful sources includeIgnatius of Loyola: The Spiritual Exercises and Selected Works (George
Ganss) andPraying with Ignatius of Loyola (Jacqueline Syrup Bergan and Marie Schwan)
Lectio divinaholy reading of Scriptures or writings of early Church Fathers or other spiritual
writers requiring prayerful reflection on the text leading to communion with God in prayer. For
help usinglectio divina, see http://lectio-divina.org/
http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen/http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen/http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-spiritual-exercises/http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-spiritual-exercises/http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-spiritual-exercises/http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-spiritual-exercises/http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-spiritual-exercises/http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/http://lectio-divina.org/http://lectio-divina.org/http://lectio-divina.org/http://lectio-divina.org/http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-spiritual-exercises/http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-spiritual-exercises/http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen/ -
7/28/2019 Favorite Sources for Prayer and Spiritual Growth for Parish Social Ministers and Ministry
3/5
Resources for Personal Prayer
Catholic Prayer Life
Administered by Colleen Spiro, the Web site includes daily and weekly reflections, a blog,
background material on saints, examples of Catholic prayer forms, etc.
Daily Reflections
A free Web based service of the Campus Ministry Office, Creighton University, it offers links to
daily Mass readings with a reflection by a member of the Creighton community.
Give Us This Day: Daily Prayer for Todays Catholics.
Monthly periodical that features daily abbreviated morning and evening prayer, readings and
Mass collects, biographical entries, and Mass reflections.
Hearts on Fire: Praying with Jesuits.Harter, Michael. St. Louis: Institute of Jesuit Sources, 1993. Prayers by Jesuits arranged to
accompany Ignatius Spiritual Exercises or simply focus on events of daily life.
Henri Nouwen Society
Administrators of the site are dedicated toward the promotion of the spirituality of Henri
Nouwen; they offer daily and weekly reflections, a daily meditation blog, and online discussion
group.
Jesuit Restorative Justice Initiative
Web based tool provides texts of Sunday readings and a reflection in Spanish and English.
Liturgy of the Hourshistorically based on the biblical prayer of the Jewish synagogue, liturgyof the hours helps insure that the whole course of the day and night is made holy by the
praise of God (Sacred Constitution on the Liturgy, #84). The Liturgy of the Hours consists of a
pattern of scriptural and scripturally inspired prayer that includes the following: hymn, psalmsand scriptural canticles with accompanying antiphons, scripture proclamation and response,
Canticle of Zachary (morning) or Mary (evening), intercessions, Lords Prayer, collect, final
blessing. Perhaps the most common way to pray the Liturgy of the Hours is with theLiturgy of
the Hours According to the Roman Rite (published by Catholic Book Publishing Company, NewYork). The Liturgy of the Hours is also available online every day atuniversalis.com
(http://universalis.com/).
Sacred Space
A free, daily online prayer source based on the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola;
administered by the Irish Jesuits.
http://www.catholic-prayer-life.com/http://www.catholic-prayer-life.com/http://ccserver2/data/PROGRAMS/Parish%20Social%20Ministry/PSM%20Section/Leadership%20Team/2013%20PSM%20Section%20Leadership%20Team/2013%20Spirituality%20Project%20Team/onlineministries.creighton.edu/collaborativeministry/daily.htmlhttp://ccserver2/data/PROGRAMS/Parish%20Social%20Ministry/PSM%20Section/Leadership%20Team/2013%20PSM%20Section%20Leadership%20Team/2013%20Spirituality%20Project%20Team/onlineministries.creighton.edu/collaborativeministry/daily.htmlhttp://www.henrinouwen.org/Contact_Us/Subscribe/Subscribe.aspxhttp://www.henrinouwen.org/Contact_Us/Subscribe/Subscribe.aspxhttp://jrji.org/resources.htmlhttp://jrji.org/resources.htmlhttp://universalis.com/http://universalis.com/http://universalis.com/http://www.sacredspace.ie/http://www.sacredspace.ie/http://www.sacredspace.ie/http://universalis.com/http://jrji.org/resources.htmlhttp://www.henrinouwen.org/Contact_Us/Subscribe/Subscribe.aspxhttp://ccserver2/data/PROGRAMS/Parish%20Social%20Ministry/PSM%20Section/Leadership%20Team/2013%20PSM%20Section%20Leadership%20Team/2013%20Spirituality%20Project%20Team/onlineministries.creighton.edu/collaborativeministry/daily.htmlhttp://www.catholic-prayer-life.com/ -
7/28/2019 Favorite Sources for Prayer and Spiritual Growth for Parish Social Ministers and Ministry
4/5
Resources for Meeting Prayers
All Saints: Daily Reflections on Saints, Prophets, and Witnesses for Our Time.
Ellsberg, Robert. New York: The Crossroad Publishing Company, 1998. Biographical entries
with quotations by holy figures, arranged by feast, birth, or death date.
Center for Concerns Education for Justice.
A comprehensive Web site with backgrounders, prayers and prayer services, and other
reflections related to spirituality and social justice. Some of the materials on the site are free;
other sections are for yearly subscribers.
Living Gods Justice: Reflections and Prayers
Roundtable Association of Diocesan Social Action Directors. Cincinnati: St. Anthony
Messenger Press, 2006. Provides a collection of prayers categorized by theme of Catholic Social
Teaching.
The Notre Dame Book of Prayer
Office of Campus Ministry. South Bend: Ave Maria Press, 2010.
Prayer for Parish Groups: Preparing and Leading Prayer for Group Meetings
Harrington, Donal and Kavanagh, Julie. Winona: St. Marys Press, Christian Bros.
Publications, 1998. This is a book of prayer resources for parish groups. It is not a book for
prayer groups, but for every parish group. from the books preface.
Prayer Without Borders: Celebrating Global Wisdom
Ballenger, Barbara. Baltimore: Catholic Relief Services, 2004. Dozens of prayers, reflections,
and stories derived from countries served by Catholic Relief Services.
Prayers for the New Social Awakening: Inspired by the New Social Creed
Iosso, Christian and Hinson-Hasty, Elizabeth L. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press,
2008.
Prayers for a Privileged People
Bruggeman, Walter. Nashville, Abingdon Press, 2008.
Prayers for a Thousand Years: Blessings and Expressions of Hope for the New Millenium
Roberts, Elizabeth J. and Amidon, Elias. Hundreds of wishes, blessings, stories, and challengesfrom a diverse group of distinguished international spiritual teachers, poets, activists, political
leaders, youth, artists and visionaries, composed around themes of peace and understanding.
http://educationforjustice.org/http://educationforjustice.org/http://educationforjustice.org/ -
7/28/2019 Favorite Sources for Prayer and Spiritual Growth for Parish Social Ministers and Ministry
5/5
Resources for Prayer Services
Center for Concerns Education for Justice
Provides prayer services, single prayers, and other curricular aids. Some materials in no charge;
other items are for subscribers only.
Notable Quotations from Catholic Social Teaching
The compilation is maintained by Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis; quotes can be
used as part of a prayer service.
Prayer for Each Day
Provided by the Taize Community, it offers a template for a daily prayer service (psalm, reading,
song, etc.). Click on Prayer for Each Day to get the days template.
Our Prayers Rise Like Incense: Liturgies for Peace.
Preseton-Pile, Cindy. Erie: Pax Christi USA, 1998. Sample prayer service for occasions and
events throughout the year; written from a social justice perspective
September 28, 2013
http://educationforjustice.org/http://educationforjustice.org/http://www.osjspm.org/CatholicSocialTeachingNotableQuoteshttp://www.osjspm.org/CatholicSocialTeachingNotableQuoteshttp://www.taize.fr/en_rubrique12.htmlhttp://www.taize.fr/en_rubrique12.htmlhttp://www.taize.fr/en_rubrique12.htmlhttp://www.osjspm.org/CatholicSocialTeachingNotableQuoteshttp://educationforjustice.org/