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My most recent publications are:
147. Thomas Richstatter, O.F.M. The Sacraments. 12 talks (25 minutes each) on 4 audio CD's available from www.NowYouKnowMedia.com
149. Thomas Richstatter, O.F.M. "Sacraments of Initiation: God's 'I Love You,'" Catholic Update, Cincinnati: St. Anthony Messenger Press, April 2009 C0409
150. Thomas Richstatter, O.F.M. "Sacrament of Reconciliation: Celebrating the Mercy of God," Catholic Update, Cincinnati: St. Anthony Messenger Press, June 2009. C0609
151. Thomas Richstatter, O.F.M. The Mass: A Guided Tour. Cincinnati: St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2009. ISBN 978-0-86716-646-0. $12.95.
152. Thomas Richstatter, O.F.M. "Where gratitude becomes Mission, "St. Anthony Messenger, 118:2 (July, 2010) pp 12-16.
153. Thomas Richstatter, O.F.M. "The Liturgical Year: Simple Facts, Deep Truths," Catholic Update, Cincinnati: St. Anthony Messenger Press, December 2010. C1210
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My current and upcoming courses include:
Spring Semester (January - May) 2011
12:310 Forgiveness and Reconciliation in the Church Online course - January to May 13, 2011
In today’s often hostile world, we sometimes wonder if human forgiveness is just and appropriate, or if it is even possible. This course employs contemporary "forgiveness studies" to examine the passage from vengeance to forgiveness and eventually to reconciliation. We will then study the history of the ways in which the Church as has exercised its mission of forgiveness and examine the Rite of Penance and its implementation in today’s parish. To view the course syllabus click here.12:645 Introduction to Islam (2 credit elective) This course introduces the participants to the history and teachings of Islam as one of the great Abrahamic religions. The course includes a prayerful reading of the Sacred Qur’an and an introduction to Islamic spirituality, art, and culture. To view the course syllabus click here.
Early Summer 2011
12:405 Eucharist Weekend Course: April 9-10, May 7-8, June 4-5, 2011
This course examines the ways in which the Eucharist has been celebrated and understood through the ages and then studies contemporary Eucharistic theology and the current General Instruction of the Roman Missal. To view the course syllabus click here.
Fall 2011
12:315 The Liturgical Year Weekend Course: September 10-11, October 15-16, November 19-20.
This course studies the historical development of the Liturgical Year and the reforms of the Church Calendar that were brought about by the Second Vatican Council. We will study the theological and liturgical principles which guided the reform of the Liturgical Year to enable the participants to prepare the liturgical celebrations of Sunday, the liturgical seasons, and feasts in the parishes where they might minister and to incorporate the spirit of the Liturgical Year into their personal prayer. The course syllabus can be viewed at http://www.tomrichstatter.org/y10s2011.htm
12:629 Devotional Prayer
This seminar studies the rich history and practice of Catholic devotions. What can devotions can learn from the liturgy? How can the liturgy become more devotional and popular? The course studies the Roman instructions on the Eucharist outside of Mass, devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Directory on Popular Piety, and the history of Catholics' devotional prayer in the United States of America during the last 75 years. The course syllabus can be viewed at http://www.tomrichstatter.org/v11s2011.htm
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Search Engine: Several readers have asked that I insert a search engine into my website. Google is a great help in this regard. Once you are in tomrichstatter.org, enter the word or topic you wish to search into Google and click "search this site" and all the pages of tomrichstatter.org where that word is mentioned will be listed. Also I have tried to insert the key things you might want to search for into the glossary and hyperlink the items to the place where they are treated in my website. I hope this is helpful to you. If there are any items that you cannot find please bring them to my attention at tomrich@psci.net.
New Mass Prayers -- New ICEL Translations: Several people have asked me for some "background" regarding the new English translation of prayers of the Mass. There is an excellent article by Bishop Donald W. Trautman, chairman of the USCCB's Committee on the Liturgy, in Worship July 2006 [80:4] pp 290-390: "The Relationship of the Active Participation of the Assembly to Liturgical Translations." I have placed a few notes on my website in d18 Glossary at TRANSLATION, LITURGICAL.
http://www.tomrichstatter.org/d%20Documents/d18gloss.htm#TRANSLATION,_LITURGICAL
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