89. Background of Ways to Nurture the Relationship with God with Patricia Coulter

The Good Shepherd and the Child

“Blessed be the Lord who.... shall be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher” Ruth 4:14-15

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Today’s episode is the first part of a conversation we had with Patricia Coulter where she discusses her life in Italy doing the formation with Sofia and Gianna as well as how the book Ways to Nurture the Relationship with God came to be!

Patricia Coulter met Sofia Cavalletti in 1975, and their friendship and close collaboration lasted until Sofia’s death in 2011. Patricia collaborated with Sofia in formation courses, in translations of her writings, and in coauthoring various books. Patricia’s most recent words are a collection of Sofia’s writings, All if Gift: Enjoying the Presence of God and letters, Look at the Light, Words of Loss and Love from Sofia Cavalletti. Dr. Coulter received her certification in the Franciscan Internship Program in Spiritual Direction and Directed Retreats and her doctorate in ministry from the University of St Michael’s College, University of Toronto. She is the recipient of the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice cross for her pastoral ministry with adults and children.

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Podcast episodes for the chapters of Ways to Nurture the Relationship with God:

Episode 52- Chapter 1 of Ways to Nurture the Relationship with God– The Birth and Infancy of Jesus with Ann Garrido

Episode 88 - Chapter 2 of Ways to Nurture the Relationship with God- The Parable of the Good Shepherd according to John

Episode 61 - Chapter 3 of Ways to Nurture the Relationship with God - The Roots of the Eucharist and the Easter Mystery with Marty O’Bryan

An episode with Betty Hissong – Episode 60

History of the Kingdom of God, Part 1: From Creation to Parousia

History of the Kingdom of God, Part 2: Liturgy and the Building of the Kingdom

Patricia’s Books:

• Like Leaven: Accompanying Children on their Spiritual Journey
• The Infinite Mercy of God
• Look at the Light: Words on Loss and Love from Sofia Cavalletti
• Drinking from the Sources

UPDATE- Audiobook – Now Available on Audible

CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!

The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.

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