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100. Background Information for 1971-1975 Sources
๐ 5 pages This document provides background information and historical context for the sources in the 1971-1975 time period.
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101. Signs of the Times
๐ 22 pages These four documents date from the years before we became a covenant community. They are snapshots of the โsigns of the timesโ: the powerful effects of the Cursillo movement, the mention of the charismatic gifts at the Second Vatican Council, community-building in Latin America and the spread of baptism in the Spirit.
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102. Early Lessons in Christian Household
๐ 41:15 This talk was given at a workshop at the June, 1971, Conference on the Charismatic Renewal in the Catholic Church. Jeanne DeCelles shared about household, stressing that order in a household should give people more freedom. She described several lessons that she and others learned and talked about headship and submission. For more…
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103. The Need for Christian Environments
๐ 45:44 In this talk from the summer of 1971, Paul DeCelles pointed out that peopleโs beliefs, attitudes and behavior patterns are strongly affected by the others around them and that we need, therefore, to have at least one Christian environment in order to live a full Christian life. This talk was given as part…
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104. Being and Doing
๐ 12:39 This talk, given in the summer of 1971 at the Apostolic Institute, is about the role of activities in building Christian community. In particular, Paul DeCelles stressed that to build Christian community one shouldnโt start with activities. Rather, one should start with a small group who want to gather to share Jesus Christ.…
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109. Pastoral Needs Memo
๐ 1 page This was a 1973 proposal to the coordinators about how to meet the pastoral needs of every member of the People of Praise. It was written when the community had grown to be around 85 people, nearly three times as big as it was when it was founded in 1971.
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110. Relationships Built on Jesus
๐ 28:34 This 1973 talk reviewed what the Lord was teaching the community about Christian personal relationships. Paul DeCelles noted that our highly technological society isnโt necessarily good for developing personal relationships and he described some ways social relationships have broken down. He then described relationships centered in Jesus and built around him.
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115. Work: the World’s View and God’s View
๐ 22:23 This Servant School talk contrasted a worldly view of work and service with what Scripture says. Clem Walters explained how answering the Lordโs call to a life of service leads to true joy and happiness.
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116. Slaves to Whom?
๐ 20:46 In this Servant School talk, Clem Walters used Romans 8:1-9 to talk about how we can either be enslaved to our sinful human nature (the flesh) or enslaved to righteousness for holy purposes. He then recommended asking ourselves three questions which will help reveal whom we serve.
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117. Prayer, Study and Action
๐ 26:45 This Servant School talk addressed the importance of making personal commitments to prayer, study and action as a way to become better slaves of Christ and to help overcome any bondage to the flesh. Clem Walters gave practical suggestions about each of the three areas.
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118. Motives for Serving
๐ 20:19 This Servant School talk described some common reasons for serving, such as avoiding punishment, getting a return favor, being noticed, etc. Clem Walters talked about serving simply out of love for the Lord (with purity of heart).
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119. Servant Leadership
๐ 21:53 This Servant School talk described what it means to be a leader and illustrated the worldโs faulty notions of leadership. Clem Walters described the qualities a person needs to become a consistent, effective leader for Jesus.
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122. The Origins of the People of Praise
๐ 38:09 The Cursillo movement, Catholic charismatic renewal, thousands of people baptized in the Spirit, spiritual gifts, personal growth . . . out of this the People of Praise was formed. How did it happen? How did the community get its name? What were the difficulties and the miracles? How was the covenant written? These…
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123. Brotherhood Among Leaders
๐ 8 pages Strong leadership is essential for a strong community. Paul DeCelles pointed out potential problems that can exist within groups of leaders and explained the importance of brotherhood among them. This document appears to be a talk given to some kind of gathering of charismatic renewal leaders in March, 1974.
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124. Following Jesus Wholeheartedly
๐ 13:50 This talk was given at a June 7, 1974, community meeting at which several people made the covenant. Kevin Ranaghan talked about Luke 14, emphasizing that anyone who comes to Jesus and doesnโt put everything else second canโt be his disciple. Kevin urged everyone to count the cost and decide to pay it.
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127. Freedom and Leadership
๐ 13 pages This is an edited transcript of a talk given to prayer group leaders in the early โ70s. In it Paul DeCelles described what God means by freedom and then talked about how leadership is service that sets others free. He also talked about what leaders should be doing and about the problems…