No Turning Back

The Future of Ecumenism

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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Jesus' prayer on behalf of his of followers is "that all may be one. As you, Father are in me and I am in you, may they also be one in us" (John 17:21). No Turning Back illustrates significant developments in ecumenism during the thirty-plus years of ecumenical theologian Margaret O'Gara's own engagement in ecumenical dialogue.This collection of selected papers from the final fifteen years of O'Gara's work before her untimely death in 2012 aimsto illustrate the broad lines of ecumenism for general readersto share concrete details of recent ecumenical developments with specialist readersto encourage both groups of readers in their commitment to the pursuit of full communion among the Christian churchesAn invaluable resource for academic and ecclesial specialists in ecumenism, teachers and students of theology and religious studies, Christian ministers, and all educated Christian adults who take seriously Jesus' prayer "that all may be one."

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Utgivningsdatum2014-10-14
Mått150 x 226 x 15 mm
Vikt386 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor284
FörlagLiturgical Press
ISBN9780814683132

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Margaret O'Gara was born in Chicago in 1947. She completed undergraduate studies at Trinity College, Washington, DC; master's studies at Yale Divinity School; and doctoral studies at the University of St. Michael's College , Toronto. For thirty-six years she was a member of the Faculty of Theology at St. Michael's. During that time she also served on six different ecumenical dialogues. She died in 2012 after suffering from cancer for two years.

ContentsForeword by Bishop Richard J. Sklba ixForeword by Professor David M. Thompson xiEditor’s Introduction xiiiList of Abbreviations xxvPart OneIntroducing the Ecumenical Perspective1. The Catholic Church in the World Today 32. Ecumenical Dialogue in Canada Today 73. Making Peace for Peacemaking 114. Christ’s Church Local and Global 165. “Pray without Ceasing” 236. Friendship in the Ecumenical Movement: Its Theological Significance 287. Table Manners: Jesus’ Lavish Hospitality 388. Ecumenical Dialogue as a Process of Personal Transformation 42Part TwoDeepening the Ecumenical Perspective9. Understanding Vatican I on Papal Primacy 6110. Anglican Orders and Ecumenical Dialogue on Ordained Ministry 7911. The Holy Spirit’s Assistance to the Magisterium in Teaching 10112. Watching from the Sideline: Recent Lutheran–Anglican Agreements 12413. Scripture and Tradition 14814. Divine Law: A Roman Catholic View 16315. Teaching Authority: Catholics, Disciples of Christ, and Lutherans 18616. Ecumenical Dialogue: The Next Generation 206Epilogue: The Study of Theology 232Margaret O’Gara: Publications 238Index 246

Since Margaret O'Gara had the unique opportunity of participating, over a period of decades, in several official international and national dialogues, an experience relatively few others have had, her interpretations of some of the achievements of these dialogues, as well as the further insights to ecumenical progress she garners when comparing several dialogues, constitute a most valuable aspect of this book. O'Gara, with a profound commitment to Christian unity, recognizes that renewal within the divided churches is a key to ecumenical progress and, with deep Catholic convictions, does not hesitate to give her views concerning areas in which renewal must be explored in the Catholic Church. These essays comprise an important collection for showing those devoted to the future of ecumenism some significant steps toward Christian unity already taken and the dedication that is necessary as the movement continues.John A. Radano, Seton Hall University