Pastoral letter on the theme of sin and reconciliation.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Speech by Bishop Clark on the reality of faith within a Christian church both divided and united. Whatever the doctrinal differences or theological complexities, "... tonight is a night to remember our commitment to Christ...". "The dialogue between Christian churches is a pilgrim's dialogue."
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Lent and Holy Week; we are a cause of suffering to each other
(suggestion to priest: preface reading out the letter with the Bishop's personal words provided)
Bishops rarely write about themselves in their Pastoral Letters - more about how we stand with God; believing in the Good News; Lent is a time for loving; prepare for the Pope's visit; savage reactions in the Catholic Press; what is there to fear?; "The pilgrimage is hard going at times but the company is wonderful"
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Passion Sunday and Holy Week; Holy Year to mark 1,950th anniversary of Christ's death; actions for self renewal; suffering all around you; open the door to someone in need
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Bishop's heraldry on cover
More than just "fish-on-Fridays"; realism not kill-joy message; Diocesan Social Welfare Commission set up, chaired by Fr P Shryane; a new programme; more details to come
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Title is "I Love the Church"; 20 years since Second Vatican Council; Kipling verse - the what, why, when, how and who of the Church; seeking answers to those questions; training of ministers to enable both forms of communion
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"Called to Serve" consultation; 1987 Synod preparation; the priest is the cornerstone; he is mobile and ready to take on new responsibilites; 11 students in training for the priesthood - some more to come; invitiation to become priests; 10 years as a diocese
preparation for lent; Reconciliation sacrament - "New Rite of Penance". Archbishop Dwyer's message [not present] - giving to CAFOD; Priests' Education Fund - To train 5 or 6 priests at £1,000 per annum each man.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Returned from Rome; John Paul II blessing; conclave election; implementing Vatican II
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Christmas and preparations
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Easter
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)solemn sending forth of delegates to the National Pastoral Congress; our motto "Christi ministerio addictus"
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Easter greeting; Lent is the triumph of the Cross; Fr John Drury leaving for 5 years in South America
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)introduction by Bp Clark; Pastoral Letter: Holy Father comes in 6 months; plands bein gconsidered in Rome; Security costs money; no figures but bills to be paid; collection on 3rd January; Wembley Mass May 29th and Youth Event in Cardiff on 2nd June.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Bishop's heraldry on cover
"Behold I make all things new"; battling with discouragement; a new confidence; the pastoral strategy; Confession
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mid-way though Lent; taking stock of progress; personal areas for more work; need for a daily prayer book?
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war and rumours of war; expectations of year 2000; evangelisation - a decade of work
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reflections at the half-way point in Lent; getting spirit of lent right; deciding to be with Him; review of Lenten resolutions; prayer, fasting, almsgiving - the Lenten trio
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Gaudete Sunday; our preparation for Christmas; facing up to our failings; taking heart