Spiritual Renewal Research Articles

Margery Kempe’s Spiritual Medicine: Suffering, Transformation and the Life-Course

Margery Kempe’s Spiritual Medicine: Suffering, Transformation and the Life-Course

Margery Kempe’s Spiritual Medicine: Suffering, Transformation and the Life-Course

Margery Kempe’s Spiritual Medicine: Suffering, Transformation and the Life-Course

Der Mythos ,Heimat‘ in der politischen Philosophie Iwan Iljins

The purpose of this paper is to reconstruct the concept “Heimat” (Rodina) on the basis of Iwan Iljin’s works The Way of Spiritual Renewal (1937), Homeland and We (1925), and About Russia – Three Lectures (1934). The paper demonstrates that this concept plays a key role in Iljin’s political philosophy. “Heimat” serves as a systematic centre which unites various themes of human life, such as family, community, state, and international affairs. It is also necessary for human self-identification. Iljin’s notion of “Heimat” is not easy to interpret and this is one of the reasons why he is often accused of nationalism and conservatism. However, this is not correct since Iljin distinguishes between the instinctive drive to homeland and the spiritual homeland. The spiritual homeland does not require any localization in space or time; it does not designate any material objects and only exists in the imagination. Iljin’s homeland seems to be a myth having an educational function. The most important characteristics of the myth “Heimat” are the focus of this paper’s analysis.

ON METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO TRAINING FUTURE TEACHERS OF KAZAKHSTAN FOR UPBRINGING WORK

Globalization, informatization, digitalization, led to large-scale changes that have problematized the modern process of upbringing. The modern practice of upbringing in Kazakhstan is aimed at solving the problem of forming an intellectual nation. The key figure in the upbringing process is the teacher. The modernization of public consciousness taking place in Kazakhstan, the renewal of both the content of education and the system of upbringing require understanding not only the content, but also the methodology of the professional training of teachers for the upbringing of children, for the organization of the upbringing system in educational organizations. We believe that the analysis of traditional and clarification of modern methodological foundations of professional training of future teachers of Kazakhstan for upbringing work will give us the opportunity to develop a strategy for training future teachers in the conditions of spiritual renewal of Kazakhstan's society. The article reveals the experience of Abai KazNPU. As a result of the conducted research, we came to the conclusion that the process of training a teacher in Kazakhstan, who has a high degree of ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity, requires strengthening the upbringing and socializing components of the educational process of the university. The strategy of professional training of a modern teacher should be a polyparadigmatic concept with the leading role of ideas of personality-oriented, competence paradigm.

The Influence of Greek Spirituality on Russian Culture

In this article, we will analyze the influence of Greek spirituality on Russian culture in the second half of the 18th century, when Enlightenment ideas infused Russian society. Russian intellectual circles and the upper social class were inspired by Western categories of thought. The absence of a living theology that would give man the true meaning of life has caused tension and a great spiritual crisis in Russian society. One possible solution was to start a fight against the Enlightenment and reject any Western ideas. The second solution was to pay attention to the forgotten tradition and look for inspiration in it for the renewal of spiritual life. The spiritual renewal, known as the philokalic movement, leaned towards the second solution, building upon the Byzantine hesychastic tradition of the 14th century. This paved the way for a new era of Orthodox spirituality, which significantly influenced thinking and spiritual life in Russia. The movement of spiritual renewal is associated with the translation and publication of manuscripts written by Byzantine niptic authors, which were published in the book Dobrotolublye (gr. Philokalia). This significantly contributed to the spread of the hesychastic tradition in Russia and became an impetus for a return to Byzantine spiritual values. This article examines the spiritual, literary, and cultural activities of the most important centers of Russian Hesychasm, such as Sarov, Valaam, and Optina, and their influence on Russian society, which has not yet been recognized sufficiently.

Hegel, Hölderlin and we, the ukrainians, or: is it worse to accept recommendations of the german idealism?

The article represents the explication of some Hegel’s ideas with coherence to Hölderlin’s philosophical reflections, all of which are dealing with the problem of making more significant the philosophy for the social life especially in the period of the national self-statement and radical cultural transformations on the crossing of the XVIII-th and XIX-th centuries. The communication between Hegel and Hölderlin shows the different ways of making philosophy more available for lower classes of population. Hölderlin’s considering on this problem was to make philosophical thinking more sensuous through its transforming into a new rational religion. Hegel perceived solving of this problem in education and teaching without reducing standards of philosophy as a science. The university philosophy with its abstract concepts and systems was criticized by Hölderlin and accepted by Hegel, because his aim was to activate the social and orientation functions of philosophical ideas. The popular philosophy with its metaphorical language was regarded by him as preparing for fundamental philosophical studies. The role of the philosophical lyric in the evolution of German Idealism is analyzed with its impulses for the renewal of philosophical thinking. Hegel shows some risks of symbiosis of the lyric and philosophy such as losing its freedom and turning into a new mythology with eclipse of reason. Hegel emphasizes the role of the grammar of philosophical thinking: its concepts and categories. The dialectical potential of concepts is illustrated on their cunning possibility what might be regarded as opening of closed systems. The adaptation possibilities of this theoretical and practical experience to the Ukrainian social and cultural contexts are regarded. Hegel’s interpretation of the dialectical interconnection existing between the philosophical creativity and the philosophical education for the foundation of the philosophical inquiring culture are actual today as well his demand to search for the truth. The causes for explaining Hegel’s intuitions about the concept’s and reason’s cunning are stating in their validity for developing strategies and practices of the spiritual renewal of the Ukrainian society.

Three Generations Of Women-Composers In Uzbekistan

The years of independence have been given to the musical art, and in particular to the piano creativity of the composers of Uzbekistan to realize the richest potential of spiritual and creative opportunities, to deeply understand their past, national culture, to open its potential in the context of cultural and spiritual renewal. This article is devoted to the problem of gender equality in Uzbekistan on the example of women music artists, despite the small percentage of female composers. From the first day of independence, the composers actively joined the process of spiritual revival and growth of national self-consciousness, inspired by the spirit of faith in their own strengths, freedom of creativity, confident of the bright future of our country and our people. This article examines the work of three women composers of Uzbekistan and their attempt to express through it their vision of the world.

Поиски толерантных путей в обновлении мира

Discussed is the problem of search for tolerant paths in the spiritual renewal of the world. The modern world is oppressed by a person and forces to admit that he did not choose this world in goodwill, in which a lie, hypocrisy, meanness, envy, hatred, betrayal. The need to rise to a higher level of knowledge of the world in relationships and mutual understanding of people is the requirement of time. It is important through the tolerant consciousness to find bonding paths leading to spiritual unity with all people of the planet. The technique creates convenience, but also lead to the crisis of human relations. It cannot specify the value guidelines, reveal the soul of the person and fill the content of those kind basements, without which the human life does not make sense. It is necessary to find ways in the modern world uniting all people and expand their intellectual and moral possibilities, through education and culture

THE SYSTEM IN THE WORLD WHICH HAS NO ALTERNATIVE TO THE SOLUTION OF WOMEN'S PROBLEMS

In this article analysed opportunities and the conditions for women created by our President Sh.M. Mirziyoyev, the role of women in the spiritual renewal of society, the social environment created to increase women's social activism, the activities of governmental and non-governmental organizations struggling to address pressing issues in women's lives, Opportunities based on national laws to increase girls' social activism, social protection, activism, socio-philosophical analysis of activism, the need to motivate people, the "Iron Book" and the "Women's Book", social services for families included in it, social problems The role and necessity of social services in the development of the country, the creation of a system in our country that has no alternative to the solution of women's problems in the world.

Un’amicizia reticente. Della Casa e Vettori tra la Vita Gasparis Contareni e la Dissertatio adversus P. P. Vergerium

This article focuses on the roles shared by Giovanni Della Casa and Piero Vettori in writing Vita Gasparis Contareni. Commissioned by the heirs of the Venetian cardinal, Vita kept Della Casa occupied from 1554 until he moved to Rome in June 1555. However, he never managed to complete the work, due in part to the limited opportunity to publish such a biography under Pope Paul IV (born Carafa), together with an urgent need to respond - by means of his vehement Dissertatio adversus Petrum Paulum Vergerium - to the renewed attacks on his own moral conduct. Indeed, it was only after his death that the work would be completed by the very same Vettori. Though Vita tends to be reticent and silent on many issues, it does offer some veiled criticism both of Florentine politics, accomplished through antiphrasis with the Republic of Venice, and of the question of the Church’s spiritual renewal, while at the same time defending Contarini from accusations of heterodoxy. Regarding the issue of apostasy and the possibility of a cultural dialogue with German humanists, the Dissertatio follows a line not unlike that adopted by Vettori, who in turn, while refusing to make any concessions regarding the question of faith, keeps the channels open with various German erudites who were inspired by different religious beliefs.

A REVIEW OF WETLANDS AND COASTAL RESOURCES OF THE NIGER DELTA: POTENTIALS, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all year or for varying periods of time during the year, including during the growing season. The Niger Delta in Nigeria is the largest wetland in Africa and the third largest mangrove forest in the world with three sites listed as Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance. The Niger Delta wetlands and coastal resources are of high monetary significance to the local dwellers and the nation in general. This highly coveted wetland is changing rapidly, raising concern for its attendant implication on the communities relying upon its ecosystem potentials. A comprehensive data of the facilities delivered by wetlands is a significant key for real-time wetland ecosystem management. Existing literatures, were synthesized for this review on the potentials, challenges and prospects of the Niger Delta wetlands. It is pertinent from this review that the Niger Delta Wetland is wealthy in aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity of high financial significance to development of Nigeria, and is being challenged by natural and human activities such as dam construction, logging/lumbering, over-grazing, unrestrained tilling of soil for crop production, wetland reclamation, dredging, oil and gas exploration, over-fishing, invasive plant infestation, pollution, Coastal Infrastructure construction, poverty, droughts, desertification, sand storm, alien invasion, sea rising, erosion, etc. The Niger Delta Wetlands harbor tremendous wealth and supply many services that are necessary for human well-being such as location for spiritual renewal and recreation (eco-tourism), flood control, climate regulation, crop pollination, soil regeneration, raw material, energy, air and water purification; food chain supply, and medicines (Herbal solutions). This review postulates that in view of the immense significance and status of the Niger Delta Wetlands, effective and sequential monitoring be put in place by the establishment of centers of excellence in all universities in the Niger Delta Region with emphasis on studying the rich economic diversity of the wetland using remote sensing and Geographic Information System technologies for efficient conservation and management of the wetland resources.

A Spirit of Renewal in Catholic Education Today

Catholic secondary and post-secondary educational institutions, particularly in North America, have in recent decades faced dramatic social and cultural changes that have challenged the role of their missions and identities. These changes have significantly affected students, faculty, staff, alumni, and particularly the religious and clergy who embody the tradition and charism of the mission. This paper examines the impact of the changes and considers how reflection on some long-recognized principles of Catholic education may inspire additional innovative and beneficial responses to these challenges.

The impact of historical monuments on human spirituality

During the years of independence, the study of history in our country on the basis of written sources has become more important, the study and promotion of cultural and spiritual heritage created by our ancestors in the distant past has become a topical issue. The forgotten names of our ancestors, who made a great contribution to the development of science and culture, have been restored. One forgets one's past and traditions as long as one lives in the present and does not look at the maze. People who do not know their history have no future. Many historical and architectural monuments of the past have survived in our country. The high level of attention paid to historical monuments from the first years of independence is also a sign that they are important for future generations. Seeing such monuments gives everyone spiritual nourishment and spiritual renewal. The educational aspects of the construction of monuments are also taken into account, as a vivid example of the fact that the doors of each room in the monuments are made lower than the height of the person, which inevitably forces a person to bow to the person sitting in the room. One forgets one's past and traditions as long as one lives in the present and does not look at the maze. People who do not know their history have no future. Many historical and architectural monuments of the past have survived in our country. The light of the patterns dazzles the eye when the sun rises. The building shrinks from bottom to top to make it stronger. Each inch is decorated with unique, elegant geometric patterns.

Congregacionais e a Renovação Espiritual no Nordeste

In the mid-1960s, a climate of religious ferment spread through Protestant churches throughout Brazil, calling for a spiritual renewal. This yearning took shape through the Spiritual Renewal Movement, reshaping facets of Brazilian Protestantism. In the Northeast, the renewal movement reached Protestant pastors and faithful, among whom Baptists and Congregationals played a singular role in its consolidation and diffusion. Congregational leaders, especially from Paraíba and Pernambuco, immersed their communities in that “movement of the Spirit”. In order to understand this religious movement and its dynamics, we undertook research, from which we write this article. Our aim, through this article, is to present a brief historical-sociological overview of the religious renewal of congregationalist sectors in the Northeast.

The need for state regulation and support of agricultural enterprises, its peculiarities

This article explains the need for state regulation of agricultural enterprises, its importance and role in the development of society, the state support for the rapid development of non-traditional livestock and agriculture in the agricultural sector, spiritual renewal, and structural and technological reconstruction activities such as. The drastic changes in the global climate, the growing population and the growing demand for agricultural products make it necessary to continue reforms in the sector. The dependence of agricultural production on natural and climatic conditions also has a negative impact on the stability of prices and income of agricultural enterprises in this sector. The implementation of these tasks shows the need to develop agricultural production on farms and dehkan farms.

The Fourth Lateran Council: Institutional Reform and Spiritual Renewal. Proceedings of the Conference Marking the Eight Hundredth Anniversary of the Council Organized by Pontificio Comitato di Scienze Storiche (Rome, 15–17 October 2015) ed. by Gert Melville and Johannes Helmrath

The Fourth Lateran Council: Institutional Reform and Spiritual Renewal. Proceedings of the Conference Marking the Eight Hundredth Anniversary of the Council Organized by Pontificio Comitato di Scienze Storiche (Rome, 15–17 October 2015) ed. by Gert Melville and Johannes Helmrath

СОЦІАЛЬНА ЗНАЧУЩА ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ РЕЛІГІЙНИХ ГРОМАД УГКЦ В УКРАЇНІ ПЕРІОДУ НЕЗАЛЕЖНОСТІ

This research is devoted to the issues of socially significant activities carried out by religious communities belonging to the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine during the period of independence. In the course of the research, using official web portals and other publicly covered resources, the factual material was analyzed and theoretical generalizations were subjected to philosophical and religious reflection, which allowed determining the following: the intensity of social activities carried out by the religious communities of the Catholic Church in Ukraine during the period of independence is caused by external processes of democratization and general spiritual renewal of society; the integrative intentions that declare the cooperation of Catholics with public structures are emphasized, postulating the idea that activities are a kind of service that leads to a certain interpenetration of Christian values in society, creating a special dialogue between believers and people of the secular worldview. Thus, openness and empathy with social problems, joint search for solutions to social issues, and the introduction of the idea of the dominance of Christian landmarks by members of the Catholic community creates conditions for finding options for positive reconstruction of the domestic social space; the functional competence and coordinated structure of the work of Catholic religious communities are noted, as well as real examples of the priority of religious freedom and interfaith tolerance are indicated; the multi-vector nature of the work carried out during the implementation of various social projects in the charitable, educational, cultural, publishing, medical, publishing, and military spheres is highlighted; it was found that the activities of representatives of the Catholic religious communities in the social sector are largely based on certain work strategies that appeal to theoretical postulates, socially-oriented documents of the Catholic Church, and, accordingly, formalized in special guidelines. In general, the article is based on the general provisions declared by the official position of the Catholic Church on social policy and outlines the areas in which the religious communities of the UGCC develop social activities in Ukraine since independence.

A value-based role-playing game as a method of prospective teacher’s moral culture development

This paper substantiates the importance of prospective teachers moral culture development. The author argues the values realized in the value-orientational activity of the teacher as moral guidelines that indicate the path of spiritual renewal of society. The author shows the relationship between the value-orientational activity of the teacher and his or her moral culture. It is stated that a value-based role-playing game is an effective method of prospective teachers moral culture development. The author finds similarities and differences between a value-based role-playing game and an ethical dialogue. The paper also contains the differences between spontaneous classroom pedagogical situations with value content and specially prepared and played out value-based role-playing games according to a specially prepared scenario. There are some examples of spontaneous and specially prepared value-based role-playing games in this paper. The author substantiates the importance of value-based role-playing games for prospective teacher understanding of his or her purpose in life in general and in prospective professional activities in particular, as well as in the search for moral life and pedagogical guidelines. The author provides evidence that in the process of participation in value-based role-playing games prospective teachers, mastering the knowledge about the moral guidelines of the value-orientational activity of the teacher, extract new ideas, which are subsequently transformed into principles that become the foundations of ethical and pedagogical activity. The purpose of a value-based role-playing game as a method of prospective teachers moral culture development is revealed: a value-based role-playing game allows to organize the interaction of students with values that clarify the meaning of pedagogical activity, life and the teachers purpose in life.

Renewal and Revivalism in Ghanaian Methodism: The Catalytic Role of Prayer Fellowships

Branded prayer programmes have taken centre stage in contemporary Ghanaian Christianity, and Methodism in Ghana has its fair share. The origins of these spiritual activities are nebulous. This study investigates the historical roots of the contemporary revival and renewal programmes in Methodist Church Ghana. Through historical and phenomenological research approach, the study highlights the catalytic role played by the twentieth-century prayer fellowships, which functioned as fringe groups in the Church. A re-visioning of John Wesley as a Pentecostal fore-bearer of the Christian faith constitutes an innovative attempt at situating the charismatic renewal movement in Ghana within historic Methodism. The study evinces the critical function of the laity as agents of revival and renewal of spirituality in the Church. Essentially, through the prayer fellowships, the ministry of the Methodist Church is democratised, and clericalism neutralised. The transformation of the prayer fellowship movement into the Methodist Prayer and Renewal Programme (M.P.R.P.) facilitated the formalisation, institutionalisation and regulation of the emergent charismatic movement into a "Connexional" (i.e. nationwide) Methodist activity. What makes the M.P.R.P. relevant is its dynamic response to the African worldview and existential realities of the participants. Keywords: Prayer Fellowships, Methodist Church, Renewal, Programmes, Pentecostal

Bidding Farewell to 2020

AbstractWe're nearing the end of 2020, and I think many people will be happy to see it in the rearview mirror. While the actual boundaries of years do not enforce control over nature's events, they provide a framework to organize our past and imagine our future as we turn the calendar page. Indeed, it's understandable that most new year celebrations focus on spiritual renewal—building hope for comfort, health, and prosperity in the year ahead.