Description
In this four-part book, Martin Kenneally FPM offers a collection of essays, reflections and talks presenting the Christian life and, in particular, religious life as “a journey in faith and an adventure in hope”.
The first part Learning to Love and Serve contains essays written to young religious and reflections given at celebrations of religious profession. The second part Learning and Growing has a series of essays and talks on education and Christian formation. The third part Consecrated Life contains reflections on various aspects of Consecrated Life. The fourth part, The Presentation Family contains talks and reflections given to the lay Presentation Family, women and men who share charism and mission with the Presentation Brothers.
‘The challenge for Christian leaders is to trust the holiness of the human heart, to take seriously the Incarnation and to trust and empower others’. This book will empower all who take it up to make their own unique contribution toward creating a more a more faith-filled and hope-filled world where humanity and Earth may flourish.
Endorsements
“In this volume, Adventure in Hope, the reader is presented with an opportunity to find solace, comfort and hope. Brimming with life lessons and words of wisdom…”
Olive Foley, Wife of the late Anthony Foley of Munster and Ireland Rugby. Ambassador to the Children’s Grief Centre, Limerick
“This collection of writings by Br Martin draws on his vast experience as a religious brother, an educator, and a leader to reflect with honesty, courage, and hope on many of the contemporary issues facing religious life and catholic education today in Ireland and in the wider world. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.”
✠ Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork and Ross