Encounter a Lost Art explores ways in which the youth of today can experience the transcendent. This reflection is built upon Br Damien’s forty plus years of experience of working with young people seeking to find meaning and purpose in their lives.
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Mr Peter Elmore, Rector, Padua College, Kedron
Like so many in Catholic Education, I have marvelled at Damien Price’s ability to bring young people in our schools into what he calls encounter moments with God. Using stories that connect the everyday to the Gospel, I have watched and admired his ability to do this, always walking away hoping that I could take some of what he does and replicate it many times more. Damien’s book Encounter, A lost art, provides a powerful insight into Damien’s work, but more so, it is a resource that enables us all to be better at our work in engaging young people in their connection with those moments that enable them to make meaning of their world, and ultimately lead them closer to God.
Dr Michael Carroll, Principal St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace
‘Encounter a Lost Art’ offers a raw, authentic exploration of modern spirituality and its relevance to today’s youth. Through compelling language, personal stories and transformative encounters, this book serves as both a valuable resource and a guide for navigating spirituality in an increasingly secular world. While it is primarily geared towards young people, its insights are equally meaningful for anyone seeking to deepen their own spiritual journey
Mr Scott Thomson, Principal, St Joseph’s Nudgee College.
The Ignatian way teaches us to "seek God in all things". Br Damien Price cfc provides a wonderful account of how this can occur. His ability to engage through story and experience shine brightly in this publication. His wisdom and deep theological knowledge are evident in this accessible and logical book that is must for anyone who rightly answers the call of Matthew 28:19.
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Chris Ryan, Principal, Ambrose Treacy College
Damien blends a rich practical history and lived experience with a rigorous reflective and intellectual framing and a restless, searching and creative spiritual heart. Those of us who are blessed to know him and have worked with him stroll through this book like a diary or a homecoming. It’s a true story! Those who will get to know this gifted and authentic practitioner through these pages will pay it forward as has been his dream in working with young people, educators, creators and those in need throughout his diverse ministry
Angela Woodriff, Assistant to the Principal, Mission and Identity, St Columbans, Caboolture.
Encounter - A Lost Art is a profound and insightful exploration of how faith communities can reconnect with the transcendent. Br Damien Price masterfully breaks open the ways in which people, especially young people, can experience 'more' in our times. As an educator, I find this book to be a valuable resource for creating opportunities for young people to engage deeply with their faith, have transformative experiences, and encounter God in all aspects of life, including those that challenge us. It also helps to deepen my own spiritual journey and foster meaningful encounters with the divine
Pope Paul VI
Pope Paul VI famously stated, 'Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he does listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses,'
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About Br.Price
Br Damien Price, an Edmund Rice Christian Brother, has dedicated over 40 years to youth ministry and education, using storytelling to foster connection. Founder of *Edmund Rice Camps Queensland* and *Eddie’s Van*, he serves marginalized communities and supports young people’s spiritual growth through his work and his book, *Encounter Lost Art*.
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DAMIEN Price's name evokes labels such as mentor, visionary, great bloke, charismatic, wise, honest, inspiring, courageous, compassionate, and above all, present.
" Brother Damien Price provided an opportunity for the staff of St Ursula's College to relate to the message of Jesus in a very personal way. Using story and movement, staff deepened their understanding of the compassion shown by Jesus and were able to connect this to the Ursuline charism and our role as educators in today's world. This day had a profound impact and staff continue to talk positively about the "
Mary
St Ursula's College
"Br Price's ability to bring a strong focus on community and personal beliefs and link them to everyday practice is powerful, and he does it in an engaging and interesting presentation."
Andrew - Head of Faculty
St Laurence's College,
" I have worked in and out of Christian Brothers associated schools for a number of years and heard the stories and history of Blessed Edmund Rice and the Brothers. Brother Damien brings to life the spirit of Edmund Rice. His pedagogy of passing on the stories communicated the animating spirit of Christ and Gospel showing how it was and his alive in Edmund's and the Brothers' ministry."
Daniel
MacKillop College, Hobart
"Encounter the Heart facilitated by Br Price is poignant, deeply spiritual, awakening and engaging. Br Damien presented a 3 hour twilight in Term 4 at the end of the day and all were engaged as we experienced the concept of 'guest' and what that means for us in our vocation as teachers. I experienced so many 'ah ha' moments. Gratitude to Br Damien for his wisdom, for bringing the Edmund Rice story to life and for prompting us to reflect deeply on the impact we have."
Lisa
Clairvaux MacKillop College,
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