The charismatic movement began with the adoption of certain beliefs typical of those held by Pentecostal Christians —specifically what are known as the biblical charisms of Christianity: speaking in tongues, prophesying, etc.—by those within mainstream Protestant and Catholic churches. Many charismatic Christians went on to form separate churches and denominations.
Charismatic is an umbrella term used to describe those Christians who believe that the manifestations of the Holy Spirit seen in the first century Christian Church, such as healing, miracles and glossolalia, are available to contemporary Christians and ought to be experienced and practiced today. Dr. Dale A. Robbins writes in regards to charismatic beliefs that Church history argues against the idea that charismatic gifts went away shortly after the apostolic age. Dr. Robbins quotes the early church father Irenaeus (ca. 130-202) as writing the following, "...we hear many of the brethren in the church who have prophetic gifts, and who speak in tongues through the spirit, and who also bring to light the secret things of men for their benefit of knowledge...". Dr. Robbins also cites Irenaeus writing, "When God saw it necessary, and the church prayed and fasted much, they did miraculous things, even of bringing back the spirit to a dead man." According to Dr. Robbin, Tertullian (ca.155–230) reported similar incidents as did Origen (ca.182-251), Eusebius (ca.275–339), Firmilian (ca.232-269), and Chrysostom (ca.347-407).* The word charismatic is derived from the Greek word charis (meaning a grace or a gift) which is the term used in the Bible to describe a wide range of supernatural experiences (especially in 1 Corinthians 12-14).
Often confused with Pentecostalism (which it was inspired by), charismatic Christianity tends to differ in key aspects: most charismatics reject the preeminence given by Pentecostalism to glossolalia, reject what they consider to be legalism sometimes associated with Pentecostalism, and often stay in their existing denominations such as Roman Catholic Charismatics.
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Bukas Loob sa Diyos - Information about this worldwide Catholic charismatic community also known as BLD. BLD arises from and is based in the Philippines.
Catholic Charismatic Center - Resources and information about the Charismatic Community. Links, documents, and pictures.
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Catholic Charismatic Renewal in England - Official site of the National Service Committee. Information on the renewal in England and beyond, coming events, news, testimonies, articles, prayer requests.
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CFC Youth for Christ Antique - Chapter in Antique, Philippines, of group for young people 12-22 years of age. Activities, articles, trivia, and scrapbook.
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CFC Youth for Christ Southern California - Description of the program, directory of local churches where they are active, member profiles, photos, announcements.
Couples for Christ Global Mission Foundation - Community which began in Manila in 1981, and is now present in more than 60 countries. Committed to using all the charismatic gifts in service of the new evangelization. News, information on family and social ministries.
Father James Manjackal - Dedicated to the charismatic priest from Kerala. Personal testimony, biography, testimonies by others about his ministry, news, schedule of retreats.
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Flame Ministries International - An organisation of Catholic Neo-Pentecostal lay preachers and evangelists.
Irish School of Evangelisation - Responding to Pope John Paul II's call for a New Evangelisation within the Catholic Church. Holds retreats, promotes the creation of charismatic covenant communities in Ireland.
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Jesus Youth - Catholic youth movement with a charismatic spirituality spread all over India and in a few other countries of the world.
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Lighthouse Renewal Center - Cincinnati group that meets weekly for prayer. Vision statement, FAQ, profiles of the directors, brief history, events calendar.
Miracles of the Heart Ministries - Linda Schubert's full-time ministry. Based in California, travels internationally. Emphasis on healing. Books and tapes, travel schedule.
Mission San Jose Community - A lay, Catholic, charismatic, covenanted community in the San Francisco Bay area. Meets on Sunday nights for prayer meetings in Fremont.
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Mother of God Community - A Catholic and ecumenical charismatic community in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Newsletters, teaching articles, contact information, calendar.
The Halo on the Internet - The official web site for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
Tigi Saltnatek - Catholic charismatic web site with information on healing services and other prayer meetings in Malta.
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