The first in a series of four talks on the Beatitudes given at community meetings in 1979. Paul DeCelles stressed the importance of Scripture study to see what the Lord says about himself so that we might adopt the spirituality of Jesus and have the mind of Christ. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors … [Read more...] about 212. Living the Beatitudes
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216. 1976-1978 Community Service Plans
A collection of documents produced in the late 1970s as part of a pastoral plan to identify community services and organize them. These documents give a picture of all the service which was taking place at the time. They include each person’s service hours, organizational flow charts and demographic information. … [Read more...] about 216. 1976-1978 Community Service Plans
208. Small Groups in the People of Praise
In this 1977 interview published in Pastoral Renewal, Paul DeCelles discussed the purpose and function of men’s and women’s groups in the People of Praise. Small Groups In the People of Praise How small groupings can propel members to mature Christian manhood and womanhood An interview with Paul DeCelles The People of Praise is an ecumenical Christian community … [Read more...] about 208. Small Groups in the People of Praise
206. 1976 Household Agreements List
A practical look at household life in 1976. This is a list of agreements made by members of one People of Praise household for the sake of common life and unity and to avoid misunderstanding and mismatched expectations. Note: This is a faithful transcript of the original document, which retains any typographical errors in the original, as well as mark-ups such as crossed … [Read more...] about 206. 1976 Household Agreements List
203. Our Money and Work in Common
In this talk given at a 1976 Unity Weekend, Clem Walters began with potential causes for disunity: our different occupations, varying income levels, and different standards of living. He addressed a way of overcoming that disunity through a change of mind and heart about our jobs, money, and possessions. The talk included stories of brothers who put their resources totally at … [Read more...] about 203. Our Money and Work in Common
202. People of Praise: the Early Years
In this talk given in 1976 at a Community Weekend, Kevin Ranaghan provided a history of events between 1963 and 1971 that led to the formation of the People of Praise and then described developments in the community since 1971 that formed the body into what it was in 1976. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain … [Read more...] about 202. People of Praise: the Early Years
126. Being a Man, Being a Woman
Paul DeCelles looked at 1 Corinthians 11:2ff. and 14:34-36, 1 Timothy 5:9-10, Titus 2:2-7 and 1 Peter 3:1-7. He comments that this is not about “a law” but rather about exploring together what God is saying, with the attitude of “I want to be as much of a man/woman as possible.” Then he talked about giving cultural expression to the differences between men and … [Read more...] about 126. Being a Man, Being a Woman
125. Teaching Children to Pray
This talk was given on June 19, 1974, at a Wednesday night public prayer meeting. Bud Rose talked about taking responsibility for teaching his children to pray, and Sharon Rose shared about the resulting fruit she has seen in their family. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor edits for … [Read more...] about 125. Teaching Children to Pray
121. How to Pray with People
In this talk, given at a February 27, 1974 Christian Growth Workshop, Jeanne DeCelles describes the prayer room ministry that regularly happened after the Wednesday night prayer meeting and relates many stories from her experience in the prayer room. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor … [Read more...] about 121. How to Pray with People
120. Consulting the Community
At this February 15, 1974 community meeting Paul DeCelles spoke about why, when and how the coordinators will consult the community as a whole. Although the procedures (the “how”) for conducting a consultation have changed over time, this recording reflects the spirit and purpose of People of Praise consultations. For more historical context see the “Explanation of Terms” … [Read more...] about 120. Consulting the Community
114. The Trap of Money
Using examples from his own life, Clem Walters taught Servant School members to examine their attitudes towards riches and warned of the dangers of trusting in money and possessions. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor edits for the sake of clarity. CLEM: This is servants’ talk … [Read more...] about 114. The Trap of Money
113. Satan’s Way and Christ’s Way
This Servant School talk described how the decision to serve one another humbly in the same way Jesus did involves one in a spiritual battle with Satan. Clem Walters used Ignatius of Loyola’s Two Standards meditation to point out that Satan tempts with riches, honor and pride, but the Lord’s way is marked by poverty, insults, contempt and humility. Transcript This … [Read more...] about 113. Satan’s Way and Christ’s Way