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Ralph Martin to come to New Dawn 2004
Ralph Martin, one of the early pioneers of the Catholic Charismatic
Renewal the United States, in and recognised as a prophetic
today leader in the Church, will be attending this year's New
Walsingham Dawn conference at from 2nd-6th August 2004. For
the last couple of years the main thrust of Ralph's has been
on teaching the four Catholic mystics whom the Pope has been
promoting the Church to to follow as examples of holiness. These
are John of the Cross, Catherine of Sienna, Therese of Lisieux
and Teresa of Avila.
NEW EXHIBITION
by Elizabeth Wang
'Touching Heaven', an exhibition of pictures about the Mass,
will be held at the French Church, Leicester Square from 1st
April - 4th June 2004. Elizabeth's artwork has shown on the
covers of Good News since last July, and here is a chance to
see more of her beautiful pictures. The exhibition is at the
Church of Notre Dame de France, 5 Leicester Place, Leicester
Square, London WC2. The church is open every day from 9.30am
to 7.30pm. The exhibition is closed during services. This exhibition
consists of eighteen large-scale prints of original paintings
by Elizabeth Wang, together with her written meditations. It
provides a wonderful oppportunity to respond to the call of
Pope John Paul II in his recent encyclical Ecclesia de Eucharistia,
to know and love Christ more deeply in the Eucharist. Elizabeth
is a Catholic artist and writer. Organised by Radiant Light
(www.radiantlight.org.uk) and Notre Dame de France. SPECIAL
EVENT (in the church): Saturday 15th May, 12 noon - Votive Mass
of the Holy Eucharist, with guest preacher Mgr. John Armitage.
All welcome.
Together For Europe 6th-8th May 2004
A big ecumenical gathering of the different Christian movements
and ecclesial communities is taking place in Stuttgart in 6th-8th
May at the Kultur-und Kongress Zentrum Liederhall at Berliner
Platz. Particularly geared towards young people, but all ages
welcome, its aim to discuss through a series of workshops, forums,
talks and arts events about the role of Christianity in giving
Europe a soul. Talks will be given by leaders and founders of
movements, with testimonies from different groups. Evening prayer
will be organised by the St Egidio community. Focolare in England
are organising a group to go to the Congress, so if you want
to be there contact Celia Blackden at Folocare Centre for Unity,
69 Parkway, Welling Garden City, AL8 6LG.
"THIS PROMISE IS FOR YOU" NEW LIFE IN THE SPIRIT
SEMINARS OUT NOW!
T he Life in the Spirit seminars have been one of the major
tools in the last 35 years to spread the experience and understanding
of the Charismatic Renewal that God wants to bring to the Church
today. It will
now be possible for small groups to run them in their own homes
through a new video series that was filmed by the English NSC
last summer and are now available. The talks, which are clear
and inspiring and suitable for all Christians, are given by
Charles Whitehead, chairman of the English NSC and Michelle
Moran, director of training for the Sion Community. The package
consists of 2 boxed videos with three talks and testimonies
on each; a manual with guidelines on running the series; a Daily
prayer guide, a music CD to help with the music ministry, a
sample poster and a flyer. The cost of the package is £69.99
available from Good News Books (See enclosed flier). It is hoped
that people might be inspired to run the seminars proclaiming
God's love and salvation message and the power of the Holy Spirit
available to all Christians, after Easter in the run-up to Pentecost.
New Year's Resolution for Radio One DJ
It is often the most unexpected people who are not embarrassed
to talk about their Catholic faith. Radio One Breakfast Show
DJ, Chris Moyles, more known for his outspokenness and drinking
image than his spirituality, must have surprised Guardian newspaper
readers, when asked about his New Year resolutions, said, that
he planned to start going back to church. When asked why, he
responded "one - because I should, two, in case all that
is real. You don't want to happy." get up there and find
Him going, "Ah you couldn't be arsed to go to Church, could
you? Three, it would make my mum happy.
Trevor Dearing to Become A Roman Catholic
Trevor Dearing, an Anglican priest for over 40 years, who,
with his wife was one of the pioneers of the Charismatic Renewal
in England, has decided to become a Roman Catholic. He will
be received into the Church this Easter. Known for his healing
ministry, which has taken him all over the world, he hopes to
become involved in furthering Charismatic Renewal in the Roman
Catholic Church. His latest book "The God of Miracles"
containing testimonies of some of the healings in his ministry
has just been he has seen published by Crossbridge Books, price
£6 plus p&p available from Crossbridge Books, 345
Old Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove B60 INX.
SOS PRAYER LINE
Do you have a problem or concern and want prayer? Ring SOS prayer
line open every evening 8pm - 12 midnight. Manned by people
praying in front of the Blessed Sacrament Tel 01243 377331.
Also at St Patricks 7pm - 11pm. Tel. 0207 4349211.
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