PRAXIS Winter 2014 - Ministry to the Elderly [PDF]

Description

This issue of PRAXIS covers the future influx of elderly laity and what challenges changing demographics pose to how parishes lead and serve.

Featured Articles:

"The Silver Tsunami and the Church" by Anton C. Vrame

"The Elderly and the Greek Orthodox Community" by His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane

"Transformed by Aging & Death" by V. Rev. Fr. Nicholas Apostola

"Faith in Action: An Interview with Peter Valessares,
Executive Director of the Hellenic Foundation"

"The Joys of Retirement" by Rev. Fr. Nicholas Vieron

"The Joys of Retirement: A Presbytera’s View" by Stella Mamangakis

"When a Family Member Suffers from Alzheimer’s" by Rosemary K. Hendrix

"The Takeaway"

Reviews:

Challenges in Pastoral Care: Divorce and Remarriage – Rev. Dr. Charles Joanides
Reviewed by Anestis Jordanoglou

The First Thousand Years: A Global History of Christianity – Robert Louis Wilken
Reviewed by Anton C. Vrame

Articles:

"Enhancing the College Experience: The Orthodox Christian Fellowship" by Jennifer Nahas

"Helping Children Understand & Navigate Aging & Death" by Despina Stavros

"Liturgy as Life: A Hands-on Experience" by Foris Papiris

"From the Director: Ministry to Senior Citizens - A Growing Opportunity" by Anton C. Vrame