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Joan Parker RNDM
BA - Auckland
Dip RE - Manilla
MA RelStud - Spokane, WashingtonTutor in English
E-mail: mjoanparker@gmail.com
I was born in Hawkes Bay and brought up in the Waikato. I am a Mission Sister with a teaching background. I studied English language and literature at Auckland University. My earlier career was in secondary school teaching. I then moved into religious education work, principally with adults. I trained as an Adult Literacy Tutor through the Adult Literacy Association of Hawkes Bay, and worked in this area for a few years. Most recently I have been involved in the writing and editing of programmes in faith education. This involved me in attending a number of international consultations on Adult Religious Education. In my spare time I write poetry and grow herbs in my garden.
I was on the National Liturgy Commission for a number of years and helped produce the New Zealand "Exploring the Liturgy" programme.
Research Interests
Biblical Spirituality - from the gospel exegesis to poetical insight
Published Articles and Poems
“Godsong” in Embracing God's World, Joyce Huggett. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1996.
“The Holy Spirit and the Millennium: A reflection in the year of Luke.” Liturgy 23, no. 2 (July 1998): 29-33.
“Christmas Reflections.” Liturgy 23, no. 4 (December 1998): 7-10.
“Liturgical Year B: The Gospel According to Mark.” Liturgy 24, no. 3 (September 1999): 24-30.
“The Holy Week Passion Narratives.” Liturgy 24, no. 4 (November 1999): 21-27.
“The Easter Season.” Liturgy 25, no. 1 (May 2000): 15-19.
“Participating in the Liturgy.” Liturgy 25, no. 2 (September 2000): 6-10.
“Journey in Luke and in the Year C Gospels.” Liturgy 26, no. 2 (June 2001): 26-29.
“Catechising through the Liturgy Today.” Liturgy 30, no. 2 (June 2005): 4-5.
“Reflecting on Liturgical Time and the Liturgical Year.” Liturgy 33, no. 4 (November 2008): 21, 23.
“Liturgical Cycle.” Liturgy 33, no. 4 (November 2008): 22-23.
“How Seriously Do We Take Jesus' Act of Foot Washing?” Liturgy 34, no. 4 (November 2009): 6-7.
