The Heart of Religious Art in the Catholic Tradition ..... Crucifixion/Passion, Resurrection, Mary and The Trinity

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Dr. Josephine Laffin, Lecturer in Church History at CTC and recently returned from study leave at Cambridge University, will conduct four sessions between March and May exploring religious art in the Christian tradition.

All four sessions will be held on SUNDAYS between 2:00 - 4:30 pm at the ACD Campus, 34 Lipsett Terrace, Brooklyn Park.

The first session - The Passion in Art - will look at the representations of the Cross and the Crucifixion of Christ through the ages.

This session will be held on Sunday, 28th March - PASSION [Palm] SUNDAY.

The other three sessions and their dates are:

The Resurrection in Art  - Sunday, 11th April

Mary in Art - Sunday, 2nd May

The Trinity in Art - Sunday, 30th May.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL - don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity

You can enrol in the sessions individually, or for a discount attend all four :  each session will cost $20 or  all four for $70 (but you must enrol before the first one to receive this discount).

Contact Cris on 8416 8460 (after the 18th January) or email cris.henriksson@flinders.edu.au

Enrolments close for Session 1 and the discounted 4 sessions on Friday, 26th March, 2010.

Matthew Beovich: A Biography by Dr. Josephine Laffin

Great Gift Idea .... at the special launch price of $35 (plus postage if applicable) ....... and thanks to a generous benefactor, all proceeds go to the Catholic Theological College.

Dr. Jo Laffin lectures in church history at CTC, and has written this biography of Matthew Beovich, who was Adelaide's longest serving Archbishop during one of the most significant periods of change in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. 

"Matthew Beovich was a pivotal bishop in Australia's history.  Loyal to Rome yet intensely Australian, he withstood attempts to politicise the church.  Under his leadership South Australia became the most creative centre in the Australian Catholic community.  Josephine Laffin tells his story with confident mastery of her sources, a sure knowlege of the wider sweeps of history and enviable literary skill"  Reverend Edmund Campion, Emeritus Professor of History, Catholic Institute of Sydney.

For your copies, contact Cris on 8416 8460.

God's Wisdom or the Devil's Envy by Dr. Marie Turner

At the Australian and New Zealand Association of Theological Schools (ANZATS) annual conference held in Adelaide, July 2009, AFT Press launched Dr. Marie Turner's new book entitled God's Wisdom or the Devil's Envy.

As one of the three reviewers of Dr. Turner's book, Dr. Denis Edwards (Senior Lecturer in Theology, Flinders University) stated:  "... Marie Turner leads us through an exploration of death and life in The Wisdom of Solomon.  She uses the interpretative approach of deconstruction which she explains with beautiful clarity, and then practises with rich results. ....... Sophia is glimpsed both as inescapably responsible for death and as the icon of the Creator God who loves all things that exist".  

The other two reviewers were Dr. Norman Habel, Professorial Fellow, Flinders University, and Dr. Dianne Bergant, CSA, Professor of Old Testament Studies, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago.

This book is available from our office for $30.00 (plus postage if applicable).

Please contact Cris - 8416 8460 or email cris.henriksson@flinders.edu.au

The Little Angel Released - a selection from Chris Gleeson's 'The Angel Released'.

This wonderful Little Book of Inspiration, produced by AFT Press, is a selection from Christopher Gleeson SJ "Releasing the Angel:  Saluting All Who Strive to Teach" .

Available from CTC for the special release price of $9.00 (plus postage if applicable).

Please contact Cris on 8416 8460 or email cris.henriksson@flinders.edu.au

About Angels by Rev. Dr. Michael Trainor

Dr. Michael Trainor's latest book entitled About Angels:  Companion in our Search for God is available from Pauline Books and Media (click to email and place an order), for $12.95.  Or visit their website:   www.paulinebooks.com.au.

Who are angels?  Why do they attract us?  What are their names and qualities?  How do they contribute to our lives?   Dr. Trainor looks to biblical stories about angels and a 7th century tradition about the Archangel Michael to shed light on these questions.   Simple steps for contemplation are also included to help us deepen our appreciation of the presence of angels in our lives.

Freedom, Justice and Sincerity by Dr. Chris Burke, IBVM

Current Provincial Leader of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Australia (Loreto Sisters), Dr. Chris Burke IBVM, who was a Lecturer at CTC and the first Director of the Ministry Formation Programme (formerly known as Church Ministry Programme), has released her latest book :  on the Life and Spirituality of Mary Ward (1585-1645) - the founder of the Institute 400 years ago.

The book entitled Freedom, Justice and Sincerity, is about Mary Ward's inspiration and challenge to people, and Dr. Burke wrote this book "in the belief that Mary Ward's story and spirituality are a gift to the wider church, not merely to those who join her Institute".

COST = $25 (plus postage if applicable)

Please contact Cris on 8416 8460 or email cris.henriksson@flinders.edu.au

Thirsting for Reign - by Valerie DeBrenni

Val DeBrenni has worked as a consultant in Religious Education for the past thirteen years at the Catholic Education Office, Adelaide and has worked extensively with teachers in Catholic schools within South Australia.   She is currently a consultant in Family and Parish based Catechesis.   She holds a Degree in Theology, Master of Theological Studies and Master of Education.   Val is a spiritual director and has a particular interest in faith formation and retreat facilitation. 

Val's involved with the CTC over the past 15 years has been:   as a Tutor, Lecturer, and Supervisor in the areas of Theology and Pastoral at undergraduate and postgraduate level;   and as an assistant in the Ecumenical Spiritual Direction Programme.

Thirsting for Reign :   Prayers and Reflections on the Reign of God  taps into the life of Jesus engaging his spirit-filled experience of God's Reign.  Jesus was inspired by this understanding that if God reigned on earth all would be transformed.   The fifteen themes in this book help the reader to explore this understanding in prayer and reflection. 

This book is designed for those involved in Christian education, spirituality and other church ministires, or indeed anyone who is on the spiritual journey.

Cost = $30 (plus postage if applicable).

To order a copy of this book, please contact Val DeBrenni at val.debrenni@ceo.adl.catholic.edu.au