This academic portfolio of Jeffrey A Brady's selected works show a good cross-section of his mind and heart. With everything from theology work to sermon manuscripts to personal prayers and other essays, there is a little bit of everything here. Completed at the conclusion of his Master of Divinity program at Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University, this could be used as a ministry resource, enjoyable spare-time reading, or even just as a beautiful placeholder on your bookshelf. No matter how you enjoy this book, thank you for purchasing it. May you enjoy Mr. Brady's seminary journey as much as he did.

In an ever-changing and unpredictable world, Ignatius wanted Jesuits to be alert to the needs of people in the concrete circumstances of their lives, and to be free to respond appropriately. Rooted in the practice of discernment and united through the vow of obedience, the Jesuits were to be flexible and creative, going wherever there was 'the greater need', always keeping in mind 'the greater service of God and the more universal good'. This little book tries to encapsulate some of the responses the Jesuits have made through the ages, by focusing on the lives of a few remarkable individuals. The variety is suggestive of the Jesuits' range of activities: from the hidden ministry of John Sullivan to the public protests of Dan Berrigan; from the unimaginable journeys of Francis Xavier to the theological insights of Karl Rahner; from the heroism of Edmund Campion to the inspiring leadership of Pedro Arrupe. There are many other striking stories that need to be told, of course, that are not included here: the mission to Ethiopia in the sixteenth century; the initiatives of the Jesuits in China, the South America and present-day Canada in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries; the vast educational network that made the Jesuits 'the schoolmasters of Europe'; and the numerous Jesuit astronomers, scientists, artists and poets who have enriched human learning and culture down to the present day.

The Second Vatican Council (1963-65) asked Catholic sisters to adapt their rules to the needs of modern culture. But how could they know what to keep and what to discard, if they did not understand the origins and functions of their rules? To answer these questions, Sister Ewens studied church laws of the past and their influence on the present, and analyzed sisters' roles in nineteenth-century American society. She wanted to help religious communities, including her own Dominican congregation, (of Sinsinwa, WI) to understand their rules and roles, so as to better discern future directions. Along the way she discovered that many rules dated back to medieval times. She chronicles sisters' struggles to live those obsolete rules in pioneer settings; their contributions to education, nursing and social services; their encounters with bigotry; how they transformed the public perception of Catholicism; the dangers of wearing the habit in public; and much, much more. Vatican officials who question American sisters' roles today could learn from this book why sisters' lives had to evolve in response to the call of the Council.

Within these pages Dr. Tull shares the poignant stories and rich insights that shaped his life and enriched his ministry. These "life lessons" did more than simply improve his ministerial effectiveness; they were often the difference between bitterness and forgiveness, isolation and community, burnout and renewal. Many of these insights came with an ample share of negative fallout. The author's intent in sharing his unique take on ministerial life is that readers might claim these "lessons" as their own-and do so earlier in their journey and without all the personal struggle. The author's hope for those who answer the call to ministry is not that they merely survive all the pressures, distractions, and struggles that come with the job, but that they are able to sustain, in the very midst of ministry, a sense of meaning, purpose, and passion.

Living The Quest is about finding and following God's call on your life. David has been on his great journey back in Biblical times to discover what it means to be given a Quest by God. He is now back in his own time, equipped with the 8 Lessons that he has learned, and facing the reality of what it means to truly follow God. As David recovers from his heart attack and takes the leap of faith that is required of him in order to be on the path with God, he finds his fulfillment in life. Each of us has a Quest that was intended for our lives. God has always intended for you to find your Quest, that journey that brings you the peace of the Almighty, the courage of Jesus Christ, and the confidence of a Child of God. Read this book and allow the main character, David, to help you live the lessons of the Quest and find the path that God is waiting on for you to join Him.

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