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January 2012

Irish Missionary to Speak at Conference

The 45th Anniversary Conference in Philadelphia, June 1-3 will bring together several streams of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal to hear Fr. James Kelly, an Irish missionary ministering in Venezuela for most of the 34 years of his priesthood. Fr. Kelly was ordained to the priesthood in 1977 in the Congregation of the Sacred Heart whose motto is “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be loved everywhere.”

Fr. Kelly has been active in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal for many years and serves as an Advisor to the Renewal in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He is the Vice-Advisor to the Renewal on the national level in Venezuela. He is gifted in the area of healing and deliverance prayer. Click here for more.

December 2011

"Do we have the fire in us?" - Caroline Gambale-Dirkes asks at the Harrisburg Praise Rally.  We encourage you to look into the Outreach events of the NSC and ignite a fire in your Diocese. This Day of Renewal provided the fuel for many as one attendee posted on her Facebook - "this was the best Day of Renewal" you could have one too, read on to find out how. Click Here for the full article.

Enlighten

January 2012

What does the cross mean to you?  Fr. Brendan  Williams shares his experience of this gift incarnate. The cross plays a critical role in the healing expressed and shared in the article. The Sisters of the Resurrection, who staff St. Veronica’s Parish, have embossed on their professional crosses: “From the Cross and Death to Resurrection and Glory.” May these words be embossed on each one of our hearts. Read on for the full article.

December 2011

Fr. Rick Dressman of Cincinnati Ohio shares the wonderful power of the healing touch of Jesus.  His witness inspires us to claim the victory won for us through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

We give thanks for his awesome power and presence in our lives.  Read the whole story of his healing.

Educate

January 2012

We celebrate Christian Unity Week. The Renewal has always been a bridge to this unity. The theme's established in Rome are shared here with reflection questions that are worth the look and the thoughtful response. May this elevate your awareness and the need to pray for this unity always in the world and in our hearts.

Eight Days reflecting on our change in Christ

Over the coming week we are invited to enter more deeply into our faith that we will all be changed through the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ. The biblical readings, commentaries, prayers and questions for reflection, all explore different aspects of what this means for the lives of Christians and their unity with one another, in and for today’s world. We begin by contemplating the Christ who serves, and our journey takes us to the final celebration of Christ’s reign, by way of His cross and resurrection: Fuller article and questions

December 2011

Baptism in the Holy Spirit at the Heart of the Church

"The gift of baptism in the Sprit and its transformation of many lives since the emergence of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in 1967 are reason for great joy and thanksgiving to God," states a new document entitled Baptism in the Holy Spirit soon to be published by the International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Service in Rome.

What are some of the key assertions of the document? Click here to read more.

Engage

Janury 2012

UNLOCK THE POWER – National Day of Prayer and Fasting for the Renewal

On the Friday before Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2012, let us intercede (with prayer and fasting) for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Charismatic Renewal, and the whole Church. Let us especially pray that we, and all the Church, are open to the Spirit’s work of inner transformation, overcoming temptations and the influence of the flesh, so that we can live more fully in the Spirit and see the fruit of the Spirit manifest. Lord, unlock the power of the Spirit for your people!

For more information visit click here for a full brochure.

December 2011

The Charismatic Writers' Association has been formed to give those who wish a forum to have readership for their inspired texts. It will allow a fellowship among writers and an elevation of thought for a broader readership. The members of the Association will be beginning a blog to have a more dialogue approach and feedback capabilities. If interested in being a part of the Writer's Association contact the NSC at chariscenter@nsc-chariscenter.org and in the subject line write Writers' Association.