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 The
Contribution of the CCR to the Catholic Church
Kristina Cooper traces the development of the CCR over the last 40 years,
highlighting what she feels has been its contribution to Church life
& practice, and what she sees as new trends for the future.
The
Duquesne Weekend
 Patti
Gallagher Mansfield, a participant of the famous Duquesne weekend, the
key event that launched the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Catholic
Church, shares her memories of that amazing time.
Life
In The Spirit Seminars
Fr Chris Thomas, reflects on his experience of the Life in the Spirit
seminars, and their effectiveness in helping to experience the Baptism
in the Holy Spirit.
 Seeing
The Spirit Move
Sr Bridget Dunne traces the work of the Holy Spirit through the Catholic
Charismatic Renewal, over the past four decades in Ireland and what
she feels the Holy Spirit is saying now.
Mystical
Dimension of the Charisms
Fr Pat Collins CM reflects on how the biblical charisms help
people to experience the presence of God in their lives.
 Grace
of the Holy Spirit
Fr Raniero Cantalamessa OFM Cap, whose own life has been transformed
by the grace of Charismatic Renewal, reflects on Baptism in the Holy
Spirit and the importance in balancing the sanctifying and charismatic
dimensions in our lives.
 Called
to Unity
Steve Lavery, from Dundee, reflects on the importance of unity in the
Christian life, within groups, communities, churches and nations, if
we want to see the power of the Holy Spirit at work.
What
is the Spirit Saying?
Leaders and pastors from around the world share their thoughts and prophetic
words including Oreste Pesare, Tom Forrest CSSR, Urban Camenzind, Myles
Dempsey, Charles Whitehead, Kim Kollins, Cyril John, Fr Augustine Vallooran,
Kate Moir, Marianna Miller, Marie Beirne, Fr Pat Collins, Archie Cameron,
Pope Benedict XVI, Tom Mullen and more
What
is the Spirit Doing?
Information about some of the new ministries, events and communities
that the Holy Spirit has raised up in the last few decades to serve
the work of the kingdom including Cor et Lumen Christi, Sion Community,
New Dawn and Celebrate Conferences and Harvesters Catholic Men’s
network.
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 Interview
Goodnews interviews Fr Peter Hocken, a well known historian of the Charismatic
Renewal, tells us about his insights on the CCR and what he sees as
the u l t i m a t e purpose of this grace at this time in history.
Blessed
is She Who Believed
Patti Gallagher Mansfield, reflects that just as Mary was present in
a special way at the Duquesne weekend so her guiding role is still important
for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal.
Catholics
& Pentecostals - The Way Forward
 Charles
Whitehead, a life member of the English NSC, reflects on the contribution
of the Pentecostal Church to the growth of Christianity in the 20th
century and the key role that the Catholic Charismatic Renewal has in
helping dialogue and understanding between Catholics and Pentecostals
both now and in the future.
 Letter
from the Chair
Michelle Moran, who is the Northern European representative for ICCRS,
the International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services, which links
the CCR with the Vatican, shares her thoughts
Catholic
Evangelisation Services
a ministry founded to promote evangelistic resources.
T E S T I M O N I E S
Shalom
– Bringing hope to Youth
Shalom, one of the huge Catholic Charismatic Covenant Communities in
Brazil, was founded through the consecration of a 20 year old young
man, Moyses Louro who met Pope John II in 1980. We also learn the story
of Angelo, a young Brazilian whose life was changed by the intervention
of the Holy Spirit in his life.
Road
to Reconciliation and Unity
Mike Shortt from Ireland tells his own personal conversion story to
Christ, which led him to abandon a dissolute lifestyle and support for
the IRA to work for An Tobar Nua, a Christian ministry in Galway.
Growing
in the Holy Spirit
John Edwards reflects on how he has growth in his understanding and
use of the charisms of the Holy Spirit over the past decade
Called
to Evangelise
Nichola Hurley, once an Olympic hopeful, tells how the Holy Spirit came
into her life and diverted her life from riding to working full time
in evangelisation.
Editorial
Goodnews Editor Kristina Cooper provides an overview of this special
edition. Also we have a word from Cardinal Cormac Murphey O'Connor
Cover Page
The cover page of this issue of the magazine.
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