Official Newletter of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Peninsular Malaysia

INSPIRITU
Mar- Apr 2009

TEMPTED TESTED TRIUMPHANT

Editorial- Letter from ISAO chairman Cyril John.
Feature article- Pope Benedict's Lenten message for 2009.
Cover storyTempted Tested Triumphant by Rev. Fr Rufus Pereira.
Growing in Discipleship- Courage to be different by Bruce Yocum.
Family Toolkit: I can't change this area of my lifeby Gerry Pereira.
Leadership Formation- Send forth by the Spirit by Mgr Leopoldo Girelli at ISAO conference Jakarta .
Youth Tool Kit: Life changing experience by Elizabeth Anne Pereira.
Managing life- Living by Grace by Catherine Francis.
Inspiring Story: The four wives by Unknown Author.
Local News : Melaka/Johor leaders conference
International News: ICCRS conference Kkottongnae , South Korea .

   
Jan- Feb 2009

FEAR OF THE LORD  

Editorial- Fear of the Lord by Gerry Pereira.
Cover storyFear of the Lord by Catherine Francis
Leadership Formation- ISAO Conference- CCR Born Yesterday, Living Today, Growing Tomorrow by Michelle Moran, President of ICCRS
Growing in Discipleship- True Holiness by Bruce Yocum.
Family Toolkit: How to break the spending habit by Gerry Pereira
Managing life- Catch the disease of Optimism by Rod Hall
Community ToolKit: Its Mine, Mine, Mine by James Smith
Ministry Toolkit: Armour of God “The Weapon of Prayer” by Aneel Aranha
Testimony : Surviving the Bombay Massacre by Peter O' Malley
Local News : Melaka/Johor leaders conference
International News: ICCRS conference Kkottongnae , South Korea .

   
Nov- Dec 2008

BORN FOR MISSION

1. Editorial- Born for a Mission by Gerry Pereira.
2. Feature story- ISAO Conference- Speech at the closing of the Rally byCardinal Julius Darmaatmadja, SJ Archbishop of Jakarta
3. Feature story- ISAO Conference- Mission of ISAO by Cyril John, Chairman of ISAO
4. Feature story- ISAO Conference- CCR Born Yesterday, Living Today, Growing Tomorrow by Michelle Moran, President of ICCRS
5. Feature story- ISAO Conference- Testimonies by Joseph Tan & Getrude Johnson
6. Leadership Formation- Leading with Vision by Charles Whitehead, former President of ICCRS
7. Leadership Formation- How I led Catholics out of the Church by Steve Woods
8. Growing in Discipleship- Ecclesial Maturity b y Archbishop Jose Palma DD.
9. Family Toolkit: A Christmas StoryAuthor Unknown
10. Managing life- The Urgent call to Mission by Catherine Francis
11. Local News : PMST meeting/ AST Fellowship dinner
12. International News: Synod Intervention - Michelle Moran, President of ICCRS, Rome , October 2008

 

   
Sept- Oct 2008

CCR MISUNDERSTOOD

1. Editorial- “Pieces of a puzzle” by Gerry Pereira.
2. Feature storyInterview with Clement Samuel- CCR misunderstood.
3.
Leadership Formation- How I led Catholics out of the Church by Steve Woods
4. Growing in Discipleship- A large pearl collection! by Bruce Yocum
5. Family Toolkit: Power of a praying husband(part 2) by Stormie Omartian
6. Managing life- Are you contended? by Catherine Francis
7. Testimonies by Melina Marcelline Ang, Evelyn Khoo and Susan Philip.
8.
Local News : PJ district nine weeks LSS/ KL DST leaders retreat

   
July- Aug 2008

BISHOPS CAUTIONED

1. Editorial- I Witness by Gerry Pereira.
2. Feature story'Bishops Cautioned' by Pope Benedict XV1.
3. Feature Story- Teamwork with movements, key for evangelization by Fr. Francisco Garvía
4. Leadership Formation- Perils of Servanthood by Catherine Francis
5. Growing in Discipleship- Spiritual dryness- A call to go deeper by Francis MacNutt
6. Family Toolkit: Power of a praying husband by Stormie Omartian.
7. Managing life- Shared Prayer: easier than you think- Interviewed by Louise A. Ferrebee.
8. Managing life- Building for eternity by Dick Innes
9. An Inspiring Story- My God Reigns
10. An Insightful Story
- Wealth, Success and Love
11. Testimonies
by Mary Lee and Dominica
12. Local News: M/J Tamil CCR Rally; PDST elections
13. International News: 1st. Asia- Oceania CCR Leaders Conference

   
May- June 2008

PENTECOST FOR DUMMIES

1. Editorial- Pentecost for ‘dummies' by Gerry Pereira.
2. Cover storyPentecost Relived by Rev Fr Rufus Pereira.
3. Charismatic Spirituality- What makes a Christian Charismatic? by Rev. John Hampsch.
4. Leadership Formation- Advise to Aspiring and Existing leaders by Aneel Aranha
5. Growing in Discipleship- Discipleship by Rev Fr. Rufus Pereira
6. Community Toolkit: “Branding” your marriage by Caryn Rivadeneira.
7. Managing life- Aging with grace and dignity by Catherine Francis
8. Local News: Melaka/Johor DST elections/Zone LSS/ St John (SJCF) annual retreat .
9. International NewsInternational Colloquium on the Charisms in Rome

   

Mar - Apr 2008

 

NEW EXPRESSSIONS FOR A NEW EVANGELISATION

1. Editorial- New Expressions by Gerry Pereira.
2. Cover storyNew Expressions for a Evangelisation by Rev Fr Rufus Pereira.
3. Cover Story- Evangelisation and Worship from Presentation Ministries
4. Leadership Insight- Reaching For Success by Woodeene Koenig
5. Leadership Formation- Passing on leadership to the young generation
6. Inspiring Story
- Flying with Chickens by Anthony De Mello SJ.
7. Growing in Discipleship- Omnipotence and Sovereignty by Catherine Ann Francis
8. Charismatic Workshop: Prayerfulness: A Grace to Seek by Claude Lopez.
9. Managing life- From the Desk of God by Unknown Author.
10. Testimonies: Melaka/Johor CCR Rally 2007 .
11. International News - 1st Asia Oceania CCR Leaders' Conference

   
Jan- Feb 2008
  1. Editorial- Don't take for granted by Gerry Pereira.
  2. Cover story - REV 2: 2-5 by Peter Thompson.
  3. Directives for leaders- Guidelines for Core team of CCR Prayer Groups .
  4. Leadership Formation- Steps to building strong Prayer Groups .
  5. Tribute- Testimony and tribute to the late Michael Raj .
  6. Managing life- Dealing with loneliness by Catherine Francis.
  7. Event highlights: Melaka/Johor CCR Rally 2007 .
  8. Local News- Release of Music Album by KL DST.
   
Nov- Dec 2007

1. Editorial: O what a night! by Gerry Pereira.
2. Cover story: Christmas by way of Mary by Rev. Fr Rufus Pereira
3. A Christmas Reflection: A Christmas Miracle by Dick Innes
4. Leadership Formation: The Charism of Teaching by Sr Nancy Kellar
5. Perspective: From the Heart , by Sr. Ann Shields, SGL
6. Growth in discipleship: Witness of Love: The vocation of the CR, by Jim Murphy
7. Community Toolkit - Ongoing Healing Through Pastoral Care , by Oreste Pesare
8. Charismatic Workshop: Self-Control - The Unpopular Fruit of the Spirit, by Mark Shea
9. Managing lifeForgiveness – The Key to healing, by Catherine Francis
10. Testimony: The healing power of forgiveness by Anne Ramanathan
11. Inspiring Poem: Your kind of love by Bessy Januarius
12. Local/International News: Melaka district LSS, Tamil LSSs in Penang diocese. ISAO updates.

   
Sept- Oct 2007 1. Editorial Are you a blessing? by Gerry Pereira.
2. Cover story What does it mean to be a Spirit –filled Catholic by Paul Grutsch .
3. Leadership Formation The Gift of Training New People in Leadership by Michelle Moran(ICCRS Presedent)
4. Inspiration for leaders : We are called to be faithful (Thoughts from Mother Teresa)
5. Perspective : The problem with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal by Bob Van Cleef .
6. Growth in discipleship Continuing in the Spirit by Patti Gallagher Mansfield.
7. Charismatic Workshop 6 ways to think with God's wisdom by John J. Boucher .
8. Testimony : Don't play play with God! by Gurmit Singh's (Phua Choo Kang).
9. Managing life Embracing Loneliness in Married Life by Rick Gaillardetz
10. Inspiring Story The Son by unknown Author.
11. Community Toolkit - Forming Community? - by Fr. Michel Santier
12. Local News .( LSS Presenters Training programme in KL, Melaka/Johor CCR Rally .)
   
July- Aug 2007 1. EditorialLetter from PMST Chairman with regards to the Malaysianised nine-weeks LSS.
2. Cover storySacramental life – a challenge for the new millennium by Rev. Fr. Rufus Pereira.
3. Leadership FormationFormation – an urgent need for the CCR leaders by Charles Whitehead.
4. Reflections of a pioneer - What the Lord is doing for and through the CCR by Steve Clarke.
5. Growth in the SpiritChristian Warfare and Christian life by Michelle Moran, ICCRS president.
6. Charismatic WorkshopThe Catholic Ministry of deliverance by Rev Fr. Rufus Pereira.
7. Family RenewalMarried for God by Joaquin and Rosa Perez.
8. Managing lifeTake up your cross by Catherine Francis.
9. Social Consientisation- Lay Evangelizers and Faith in Action- An interview with Jean-Luc Moens
10. Fathers's day poem by Bernard Lim Kean Hyn.
11. Local and International News. Click here
   
May - June 2007 1. Editorial - Take Courage by Gerry Pereira
2. From ICCRS Director- Abiding Joy and Strength in Jesus- Message from Pope Benedict XVI on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of CCR.
3. Cover Story- Take Courage - ICCRS reflection on occasion of the 40th anniversary of CCR.
4. Inspiration for leaders - Reflections of a Pioneer by Ralph Martin.
5. Charismatic Workshop - The Gift of Tongues by Arokiadass, PDST chairman, Penang.
6. Testimony - By Fatima Anne, Malaysian studying in Australia.
7. Community Tool Kit - Obstacles to Prayer by Rev. Fr. Joseph Stephen, OMPH, Ipoh.
8. Managing Life - Dealing with Anger by Catherine Francis, Penang.
9. Social Conscientisation - Youth and Sin by Gerard Louis, Help University, KL.
10. Local and International News. KL leaders retreat, Penang leaders formation programme, ISAO updates.
   
Mar- Apr 2007 EditorialMotives and Choices
Inspiration for Charismatic Spirituality: Power of the Holy Spirit in Our lives by Fr Tom Forrest
Leadership Formation:The Grace of the Holy Spirit by Fr Cantalamessa
Community Tool Kit : Suffering a Gift from God by Clement Samuel
Inspiring Story: Discerning the Call of the Spirit by Fatima Anne

Managing Life: What's your motive by Catherine Francis
Charismatic Workshop : What is Charismatic Prayer? by Clement Samuel
Insight for the Family:Harsh words
Social Consientisation: Our Conscience: A Gift from God- A Reflective Journey through Lent
Local and International News :Silent Retreat by IC core team, ISAO Update, ICCRS International Healing School, ICCRS International Leaders Institute
   
Jan- Feb 2007 EditorialProgramme or Journey
Inspiration for Charismatic Spirituality: Remember those early days! by Rev Fr. Cantalamessa, Papal Preacher.
Leadership Formation:Seven Steps to Building Stronger Prayer Groups
Community Tool Kit : Mirror, Mirror on the Wall by Gerry Pereira
Insight: Authentic Renewal by Pope John Paul II .

Managing Life: Fighting the odds! by Catherine Francis
Testimony: A Reconciliation Beyond Words by Patricia Ng
Testimony:A Healing Experience by Rose Marie Murugesu
Social Consientisation: Should I or Should i not? byDr. Jose Maria Simon
Local and International News :LSS training programme in M/J, ISAO mtg in Singapore, ICCRS International Healing School, ICCRS International Leaders Institute
   
 
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