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CRC Bulletin, Volume 7, number 2

Two words are often used to describe religious life today: intergenerational and intercultural. This issue of the CRC Bulletin explores these two aspects through different experiences lived by religious congregations: the move from one Motherhouse to another led to the establishment of an international community; a bilingual noviciate located in the heart of a multicultural neighbourhood in Montreal; 19 religious communities respond to the needs of immigrants and refugees by establishing the Becoming Neighbours Joint Apostolic Ministry; the sharing of charisms and resources so as to help the poorest in our society; the diversity of secular institutes.

Two other articles are worth reflecting upon: Religious Life as a Mystical-Prophetic Life Form and Why go to Church?

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CRC Bulletin, Volume 7, number 1

Written by the CRC’s Theological Commission, the first 2010 issue of the CRC Bulletin addresses religious life from a point of view of hope and vulnerability. What are the elements of our call in these fragile times? Have we recognized the surprises of the Spirit? Does hope have every possible chance to be fortified in an intergenerational context? How do the biblical story of two brothers, Esau and Jacob, and Paul’s experience link vulnerability and hope? We hope that reading this issue of the CRC Bulletin nourishes your hope and your discussions. Open this PDF Document.

CRC Bulletin, Volume 6, number 3

This issue of the CRC Bulletin takes a look at the strengths, challenges and areas of convergence of new and traditional communities. Articles about Aboriginal religion, the exploitation of the oil sands and male deviance complete this issue. Open this PDF document.

Traditional Communities, New Communities: Strengths, Challenges and Areas of Convergence

On May 9, 2009 Rick van Lier, OP, gave a presentation to representatives of traditional communities and of new communities. He organized his presentation around three essential areas of religious life: spiritual life, community life and commitment to the mission of the Church. For these three areas Rick van Lier, OP, sketches a comparative portrait of the strengths, challenges and areas of convergence of traditional and new communities. Open this PDF document.

CRC Bulletin, Volume 6, number 2

Ecological spirituality is the main theme of this issue of the CRC Bulletin. What are its main elements? What does living the ecological paradigm mean for Religious?

Basics of Ecological Spirituality

The commitment to respect human dignity and uphold the integrity of creation will have an impact on the interpretation of the vows and the prophetic mission of religious life. An ecological spirituality calls upon women and men religious to work together with the greater global community in order to devise a truly global approach. What are the main elements of this spirituality? What distinguishes Christianity and its approach to the ecological crisis?

The Impact of Ecospirituality on the Lives of Communities

What does living the ecological paradigm mean? What are the challenges of the new ecological vision of the world? Would it be to reinvent the world in a spirituality that integrates rather than disperses? A daring invitation to live against the tide and keep up the hope with all creation.

Bulletin CRC, Volume 6, number 1

The articles published in this issue of the CRC Bulletin are inspired by the 2008 CRC General Assembly Declaration. Written by the members of the Theological Reflection Committee, it is hoped that these articles will launch a cross-country dialogue on religious life in Canada. Men and women religious are invited to gather together with members of their local community and extend the reflection started by the CRC Theological Committee. Following these exchanges, they are also invited to send their comments and questions to the Committee, thus contributing to enrich a inter-institutional dialogue.

CRC Bulletin, Volume 5, Issue 3

In this issue:
Towards a Renewal of Religious Life, by Yvon Pomerleau, OP;
Remebering for the Future..., Timothy Radcliffe's, OP, answers to the participants questions at the CRC's 2008 General Assembly;
Roman Instruction: 'Your Face, O Lord, I Seek...', by Roland Jacques OMI;
Associates, Hope for the Future?, by Magdalen Stengler, OSU;
Epitjilaasi - Welcome to the Atlantic Region!, by Francine Cabana.

CRC Bulletin, Volume 5, Issue 2

In this issue: Summer: a Time of Sabbath? by Donna Geernaert, SC- Becoming a Eucharistic Community, by Lise Barbeau, SCSL, - Practice of New Governance, a Prophetic Gesture, by Jacqueline Villemure, MIC - Renewing the Christian Cosmolog, by Jean Bellefuille - Living a Politics of Communion and an Economics of Solidarity by Joan Atkinson, CSJ, and Sue Wilson, CSJ - Re-enchanting Consecrated Life by Pauline vertefeuille, SJSH.

CRC Bulletin, Issue 5, number 1

In this Issuse: An invitation to Pursue Dialogue; A Story - An Experience of Differences; From Strangers to Kin: Photina and Jesus in John 4:4-42; From Photina to Ruth; Breaking the Bread of our Differences: An Intergenerational Challenge; Learning the Art of Sacred Dialogue; A Good Alliance; Dialogue with Islam; Breaking the Bread of our Differences, In Memoriam.

CRC Bulletin, Volume 4, Issue 3

In his issue: An ecological Spirituality: The Earth and its Sacredness; Prophet Anyone?; Political Action: A Duty for us?; Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue: A Challenge!; From Seeding to Blooming.
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CRC Bulletin, Volume 4, Issue 2

The Summer 2007 edition of the CRC Bulletin explores the topic of dialogue, one of the priorities of the CRC 2006 General Assembly. Through these articles, the members of the Theological Reflection Committee invite you to share in a process for reflection on dialogue, including the possibility of entering into dialogue with the committee. Four themes are developed: The gift of dialogue; theological perspective; obstacles to dialogue; cultivating dialogue. Open the PDF document.

Erratum: An error was made on page two of the Bulletin. The exact dates and places for the activity Philanthropy? Charity? Social Justice? are: October 23 in Montreal and October 31 in Quebec City. We apologize for this mistake.

CRC Bulletin, Volume 4, Issue 1

Vient de paraître, l'édition printemps 2007 du Bulletin CRC. Ce numéro marque une nouvelle étape dans l'histoire du Bulletin. La présentation graphique a été renouvelée rendant la lecture agréable. Conçu pour le Web, il est facile à télécharger et à imprimer en noir et blanc comme en couleur.

In this issue, we draw your attention to the following articles: In Light of Justice..., A Celebration of Consecrated Life, Speaking Out in Favour of Non-Violence. Open this PDF Document.

CRC Bulletin, Volume 3, Issue 2

Fall - Winter 2006 Issue. Highlights from the Bulletin: CRC President's thoughts on dialogue, an Earth Day celebration model, and news from the JPIC (Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation) field workers.
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Living a Politics of Communion

Mystical Spirituality is an awakening to communion. It concerns our relationship with God, with ourselves and with all beings with whom we share the Earth Community. Its deep roots enable it to acheive a turning point in our social, economic, political principles.

Christian Cosmology

Beginning with the tradional theological approach inspired by Platonic philosophy, Jean Bellefeuille demonstrates the need to renew the way we think about the world and our relationship with the universe. This in lignt of the emergence of a deeper vision of biblical cosmology.

Learning the Art of Sacred Dialogue:

Thomas Merton's Conversation with Buddhism
A shorter version of this text was published in the CRC Bulletin, Issue 5, number 1.

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