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God's 'Good Time': Sisters of St Joseph in Ministry with Australian Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Author(s): Mary Cresp (Author)
- Publisher: ATF Press
- Publication Date: 31 May 2013
- Language: English
- Print length: 328 pages
- ISBN-10: 1922239151
- ISBN-13: 9781922239150
Book Description
Sisters of St Joseph Clare Ahern and Anne Boland joined the Aboriginal community at Yaruman (Ringer Soak) on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, Western Australia, in 1984. How could they relate, in a real way, ideas in the Gospel that depended on an understanding of a foreign, middle-eastern culture? After reflection and prayer, the following became the central message, Mark 1:15; This is the word, Jesus gave to everyone. He called it Good News. God is going to change things. A good time is coming close-up for everyone. Be sorry for the bad things you do. Keep thinking good things in your heart. Do these good things. Believe the good word, I tell you that a good time is coming up for everyone. Do you have a belief in the Rights of others and the passion, commitment and dedication to help make these Rights a reality? Then this book is an exceptional read! I urge you to read, enjoy and advocate, to make our world a better place for everyone.
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About the Author
Mary Cresp is a Sister of St Joseph from South Australia. Having ministered in teaching and pastoral roles, she gained a Masters in Theology and Spirituality and taught at the Adelaide College of Divinity. Since then she has served as Congregational Leader for the Sisters of St Joseph, Vice-president then Executive Director of the Conference of Australian Religious, Congregational Leader for the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and Councillor for the Josephite CentreWest Region. Since 1986 she has been a member of the Australian Lutheran/Catholic Dialogue and has held leadership positions for local and national Associations of Spiritual Directors. Books she has written include Choosing Life (co-authored 2001), In the Spirit of Joseph (2005), Villa Maria (2009), Prayer-Chats with Julian (2010), In Her Footsteps (2012) and Gods Good Time: Sisters of St Joseph in Ministry with Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (2013).
