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May/June 2013

This issues feature article:

The gift and call of beauty
Michael A. Hayes

What does it mean to say something or someone is beautiful? What does it mean to describe as beautiful say, for example, Michelangelo’s Pieta, depicting the body of Jesus on the lap of his mother Mary, or his Statue of David? What does it mean to say that the music of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, or Beethoven’s Symphony no 6, or Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, are beautiful pieces of music? What does it mean to describe another person as beautiful? 

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With the ever-evolving needs of the Church, The Pastoral Review aims to reach all those actively involved in all aspects of pastoral responsibilities within the Church. By listening to what the spirit is saying to the Church through the reflecting on the scriptures (Rev.2:7), considering new pastoral initiatives and engaging in issues that impact on pastoral ministry, The Pastoral Review seeks to be a resource for the Church today.