Observe the Rustling Leaves: The Church and World of the Future - Softcover

O'Halloran, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1856075761 ISBN 13: 9781856075763

Publisher: Columba Books, 2007

Synopsis

In 2007 the town of Callan, Co Kilkenny, celebrated its 8th centenary. As part of that commemoration, Fr James O'Halloran SDB, a native of the town, was asked to give an address entitled 'The Church and World of the Future'. This speech addressed the countless people from the town who were compelled to take the emigrant ship, or plane, in search of a new life or dream. They, or their descendants, are now scattered throughout the globe. Several of them have had a considerable impact on the lands of their exile. O'Halloran says that the historical travails and triumphs of Callan were - and still are - mirrored elsewhere on the planet: 'The small town is the world, the world the small town', he says.

About this title

About the Author:

James O'Halloran is a Salesian priest who, following years spent in schools, has worked with small Christian communities and Christian youth groups for thirty-six years as member, co-ordinator and promoter. This mission he has carried out worldwide - with a predilection for Africa and Latin America - from the halls of universities to parishes and far-flung mission stations.

Review:

"Helps members of small prayer groups to engage constructively with the gospel and base their prayer in God's word."

About this edition

• Publisher: Columba Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1856075761
• ISBN 13: 9781856075763
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64