"La historia de un Legionario de Cristo irlandés: De cómo encontró su corazón y casi perdió la razón” by Jack Keogh
Fecha de publicacion: Septiembre, 2010. Disponible como libro y en formato Kindle
Sitio dedicado al libro: www.LegionarioIrlandes.com
Jack Keogh deja su casa en Dublín, Irlanda, para seguir el sueño de transformar el mundo con el Padre Maciel y los Legionarios de Cristo. Pronto se encuentra en un mundo de contradicciones: las chozas de África y las casas de las familias mas pudientes de México y Estados Unidos; su devoción personal a Cristo y las políticas del poder; su voto de pobreza y el gusto de su superior, el P. Marcial Maciel por el lujo; su espíritu aventurero y los votos de obediencia, caridad y castidad.
De verdad, Jack termina tratando de transformar el mundo, y en el proceso, cambia a si mismo. Como resultado, regresa para construir un nuevo hogar y familia.
Para cualquier persona interesada en el mundo en vías de desarrollo, la iglesia Católica, la teoría organizacional, o la comunicación intercultural, "La Historia de un Legionario de Cristo irlandés" ofrece enseñanzas inspiradoras – e invita a los lectores a hacer su propio viaje personal y emocionante.
Jack trabajó en Irlanda, México, España, Italia y, por último, en Gabón, África Occidental Central. Nos habla de su decisión de retirarse de la Congregación y de la forma en que logro su transición a una nueva vida.
Durante veinte años su vida estaba entrelazada con la Legión, y su polémico fundador Marcial Maciel, y, aunque el P. Maciel y Los Legionarios de Cristo figuran en su relato, esta es la historia de Jack. Como tal, nos cuenta de sus experiencias con sinceridad y el humor irlandés que le caracteriza.
El libro nos revela la vida privada de los Legionarios, una Congregación que algunos ven como un culto religioso, y los pensamientos íntimos de un ex sacerdote. Cuenta cómo un irlandés encontró a su corazón, y al hacerlo, casi perdió la razón.
Sitio dedicado al libro: www.LegionarioIrlandes.com
Jack Keogh deja su casa en Dublín, Irlanda, para seguir el sueño de transformar el mundo con el Padre Maciel y los Legionarios de Cristo. Pronto se encuentra en un mundo de contradicciones: las chozas de África y las casas de las familias mas pudientes de México y Estados Unidos; su devoción personal a Cristo y las políticas del poder; su voto de pobreza y el gusto de su superior, el P. Marcial Maciel por el lujo; su espíritu aventurero y los votos de obediencia, caridad y castidad.
De verdad, Jack termina tratando de transformar el mundo, y en el proceso, cambia a si mismo. Como resultado, regresa para construir un nuevo hogar y familia.
Para cualquier persona interesada en el mundo en vías de desarrollo, la iglesia Católica, la teoría organizacional, o la comunicación intercultural, "La Historia de un Legionario de Cristo irlandés" ofrece enseñanzas inspiradoras – e invita a los lectores a hacer su propio viaje personal y emocionante.
Jack trabajó en Irlanda, México, España, Italia y, por último, en Gabón, África Occidental Central. Nos habla de su decisión de retirarse de la Congregación y de la forma en que logro su transición a una nueva vida.
Durante veinte años su vida estaba entrelazada con la Legión, y su polémico fundador Marcial Maciel, y, aunque el P. Maciel y Los Legionarios de Cristo figuran en su relato, esta es la historia de Jack. Como tal, nos cuenta de sus experiencias con sinceridad y el humor irlandés que le caracteriza.
El libro nos revela la vida privada de los Legionarios, una Congregación que algunos ven como un culto religioso, y los pensamientos íntimos de un ex sacerdote. Cuenta cómo un irlandés encontró a su corazón, y al hacerlo, casi perdió la razón.
"Driving Straight On Crooked Lines: How an Irishman found his heart and nearly lost his mind." by Jack Keogh
Publication Date: April, 2010. Disponible como libro y en formato Kindle
Book website: www.DrivingStraight.com
This memoir features the Legionaries of Christ, their founder Fr. Marcial Maciel, and the Vatican, but it is not about them. This is Jack Keogh's story. It is told with candor, a sparkle in the eye, and plenty of Irish good humor.
For anyone interested in the developing world, in the Catholic Church, in organizational theory, leadership or in intercultural communication, Driving Straight provides excellent object lessons--and takes readers on an exciting journey of their own.
The author/narrator leaves his Dublin home and family to follow a dream--to change the world as a missionary. He soon finds himself in a world of contradictions: the huts of Africa's poor and the homes of the United States' and Mexico's wealthiest families; his personal devotion and the politics of power; his vow of poverty and Maciel's taste for luxury.
He ends up indeed playing a role in changing the world, and in the process, changing himself. As a result of this change, he returns to build a new home and family.
Driving Straight On Crooked Lines is an inspiring adventure, covering the twenty years of an Irishman’s life from adolescence in Dublin, Ireland, to adulthood as a Catholic Priest in the Legion of Christ.
He eventually transitions to a new life as husband, father, and international management consultant.
Spanning global locations including Ireland, Spain, Mexico, Italy, the United States, and Gabon in Central West Africa, this memoir gives insight to the inner workings of the Legionaries of Christ, the leadership of the controversial Fr. Maciel, and to the inner thoughts of a former priest. It tells how an Irishman found his heart, and in doing so, nearly lost his mind. It is often moving, frequently funny, very entertaining, and always memorable. It is a splendid example of Joseph Campbell's "hero's journey."
Book website: www.DrivingStraight.com
This memoir features the Legionaries of Christ, their founder Fr. Marcial Maciel, and the Vatican, but it is not about them. This is Jack Keogh's story. It is told with candor, a sparkle in the eye, and plenty of Irish good humor.
For anyone interested in the developing world, in the Catholic Church, in organizational theory, leadership or in intercultural communication, Driving Straight provides excellent object lessons--and takes readers on an exciting journey of their own.
The author/narrator leaves his Dublin home and family to follow a dream--to change the world as a missionary. He soon finds himself in a world of contradictions: the huts of Africa's poor and the homes of the United States' and Mexico's wealthiest families; his personal devotion and the politics of power; his vow of poverty and Maciel's taste for luxury.
He ends up indeed playing a role in changing the world, and in the process, changing himself. As a result of this change, he returns to build a new home and family.
Driving Straight On Crooked Lines is an inspiring adventure, covering the twenty years of an Irishman’s life from adolescence in Dublin, Ireland, to adulthood as a Catholic Priest in the Legion of Christ.
He eventually transitions to a new life as husband, father, and international management consultant.
Spanning global locations including Ireland, Spain, Mexico, Italy, the United States, and Gabon in Central West Africa, this memoir gives insight to the inner workings of the Legionaries of Christ, the leadership of the controversial Fr. Maciel, and to the inner thoughts of a former priest. It tells how an Irishman found his heart, and in doing so, nearly lost his mind. It is often moving, frequently funny, very entertaining, and always memorable. It is a splendid example of Joseph Campbell's "hero's journey."
"Franklin Mile Markers On The Old Post Roads" by Cahal Whelan
Publication date: March 2016
A native of Ireland, Cahal's interest in stone artifacts goes back to hi youth where ancient stone structures abound. There were Dolmens similar to the balanced rock in North Salem, court chambers used as burial sites dating back 6,000 years. Sites such as Newgrange on the river Boyne where people still congregate to watdh the sun rise on the winter solstice.
Cahal has managed to combine his favorite recreation, cycling with his intetest in history. It was through cycling that his notice of a single stone led to his search for more. His enthusiasm buoyed by his admiration for Ben Franklin.
A resident of Pound Ridge since 1969, he resides in the Abraham Delevan House c. 1750.
Cahal has managed to combine his favorite recreation, cycling with his intetest in history. It was through cycling that his notice of a single stone led to his search for more. His enthusiasm buoyed by his admiration for Ben Franklin.
A resident of Pound Ridge since 1969, he resides in the Abraham Delevan House c. 1750.