1st Edition
Practical Theology and Pierre-André Liégé Radical Dominican and Vatican II Pioneer
Contents: Foreword, Timothy Radcliffe OP; Preface; Introduction; Liégé in context; Liégé the man; The foundations of Liégé’s Pastoral Theology; Liégé’s pioneering Pastoral Theology (1955-1977); Liégé and Practical Theology in France and Canada since his death; Liégé’s distinctive vision; The story of St Aidan’s, Rothercliffe 1948-1984; Learning from Liégé about Catechetics; Learning from Liégé about Practical Theology; Liégé’s legacy; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
Nicholas Bradbury was ordained in 1973 to a curacy at the Elephant and Castle. From 1976-79 he was in community with the Jesuits in New York City. After serving as Vicar of Holy Trinity, Tottenham he became Director of Pastoral Theology at Salisbury & Wells Theological College during which time, following the Faith in the City Report, he wrote City of God? Pastoral Care in the Inner City (1989), considerably acclaimed by reviewers. He has written for journals such as Theology, Contact: the interdisciplinary journal of pastoral studies, the Scottish Journal of Theology and the HSJ (Health Service Journal) as well as for the Guardian on Anandamayi Ma and the Hindu spiritual tradition and for other newspapers on a wide variety of subjects. He has made over 130 BBC broadcasts on Radio 2 and 4. He is widely known as a facilitator, retreat-giver and NHS executive team coach. From 2001-2013 he was a Senior Fellow of the King’s Fund and from 2013-17 he was Head of System Leadership at the NHS Leadership Academy as well as Director of development for Nurses and Midwives. He is founder-director of Humanum - to develop the human (www.humanum.co.uk) and on the team at St Michael’s, Summertown in Oxford. Humanum runs Caillier Retreats in Charente, France.
'At a time when the churches in Britain are struggling to connect with the lives of most people, there is an urgent need for a renewed vision of Christian life, faith and practice which can enable them to do this. In this fascinating and important study, rooted in the inspirational thought of a remarkable Catholic theologian and pastor, we are given vital resources for enabling such a vision to be nurtured and lived.’ Gordon Mursell, former Bishop of Stafford
'There is an authenticity about this work, which is rooted in decades of engagement, reflection and practice.' James Woodward, Sarum College, Crucible
...'a very fine book.... (with) an excellent bibliography.' Dominic White, New Blackfriars Review
