Mark Patrick Hederman Livres

Mark Patrick Hederman, former headmaster of Glenstal Abbey School, and now Abbot of Glenstal Abbey, looks at the f laws in the Irish education system and how it should be doing more to develop the imagination of our children to help them meet the challenges that lie ahead. Drawing on examples from literature and popular culture, Hederman proposes a child-centred model of education, containing self-directed and independent learning, which encourages the student to play an active role. By turns cutting and humorous, The Boy in the Bubble is an astute portrait of a system which has been criticised by many as being outdated and destructive, and offers in its place a fresh and progressive vision for the future of education in Ireland.

The book explores the transformative power of divine energy within human personality, emphasizing the significance of symbols in understanding our existence. It posits that individuals are not just isolated entities but integral parts of a larger whole, with the self being the most crucial symbol. This perspective encourages readers to recognize their role and interconnectedness within the broader tapestry of life.

Blending cultural criticism with introspective meditation, the book explores the intersections of society and personal reflection. It delves into contemporary issues while encouraging readers to contemplate their own experiences and beliefs. Through a unique narrative style, it challenges conventional perspectives and invites a deeper understanding of both culture and self.

Coupled with very incisive and honest comments on the current state of the church in Ireland, and with a reflective meditation on the Murphy Report on the Dublin Archdiocese, Abbot Hederman offers a visionary and very stimulating image of how things might be if only we all listen to the voices of artists in our midst

In this fascinating book, Mark Patrick Hederman OSB argues that, far from being irrelevant in the twenty-first century, Christianity like art needs to and can find new forms that can give vibrancy and vision to the many different cultures in today's worl

Life is a mystery quite beyond the comprehension of our normal ways of understanding. Having lived as a Benedictine monk for over fifty years, Mark Patrick Hederman has learned how to engage with mystery. Here, he explains how to bring a new sense of the sacred into your life. Despite clamorous reports to the contrary, he argues that religion is alive and well in our world. Those who say that secularization has taken over are imposing their own `dogmas' on an unsuspecting and gullible public. In this fascinating book he contends that most of us are religious and can't help it: being human means being `religious', otherwise we would die of despair. The idea that science and religion are opposing forces is false, but he maintains that the arts are the only way we can convey the sacred to today's world. A mytho-poetic language could provide a `middle voice, ' a `third language' that bridges that gap between science and religion in our society

Set in mid-twentieth century County Limerick, this book explores the unique dynamic of a Protestant enclave within a predominantly Catholic country. It delves into the tensions between the warring factions, highlighting how horses serve as a common ground amidst the conflict. The narrative invites readers to consider the theological contrasts and social implications of this rare circumstance, offering a thought-provoking examination of identity and community in a divided landscape.