Understanding the Contemporary World of Rapid Change. I Often laity are confused by the tensions and divisions within the post-Vatican II Church. This places priests under considerable pressure and stress.
Anthropology provides insights into what is happening and how to respond pastorally.
I Responding to the needs of minority cultures, involvement of the Church and priests in healthcare ministry, building small faith communities. Part I Reflections on today s world of tumultuous cultural change. Reflections are based on the Hebrew Scriptures, particularly the themes of chaos and hope. I Reflections drawn on the findings of the New Testament and cultural anthropology. Practical advice is offered to assist priests in applying this spirituality to contemporary pastoral situations.