Abstract/Sommario: The article highlights some significant Asian developments in mission vision, theology, and pastoral practice since the Second Vatican Council; special emphasis has been given to some of the pivotal contributions of the FABC to the renewal of the Church in Asia. The late Pope John Paul 2. frequently referred to the third millennium as the Asian Millennium in mission: this challenge has been received with optimism and commitment by the local Churches in Asia. In chapter IV. the Autho ...; [Leggi tutto...]
The article highlights some significant Asian developments in mission vision, theology, and pastoral practice since the Second Vatican Council; special emphasis has been given to some of the pivotal contributions of the FABC to the renewal of the Church in Asia. The late Pope John Paul 2. frequently referred to the third millennium as the Asian Millennium in mission: this challenge has been received with optimism and commitment by the local Churches in Asia. In chapter IV. the Author gives a panorama of the Asian-born missionary societies. Significantly, all these societies have been founded in the Vatican II era. They are: Mission Society of the Philippines. MSP (1965); Mission Society of Saint Thomas the Apostle (India: MST (1968); Catholic Foreign Mission Society of Korea : KMS (1975); Thailand Mission Society : TMS (1990); Lorenzo Ruiz Mission Society (Philippines) : LRMS (1997). Currently Vietnam and Myanmar are in the process of establishing their own missionary groups; Indonesia is also exploring some concrete options to become further engaged in “ad gentes” mission. Three characteristics describe their unique identity and mission contribution : Ad Gentes, Ad Exteros, and Ad Vitam. A descriptive schedule is given for each one of these Missionary Societies.
Abstract/Sommario: L'articolo presenta una riflessione dell'autore a seguito di un viaggio in Cambogia, specialmente nei luoghi dove la persecuzione e lo sterminio perpetrato dal governo di Pol Pot furono più crudeli. Egli si interroga anche sul ruolo che può avere la Chiesa nell'opporsi a simili situazioni aberranti di potere: la Chiesa è chiamata a testimoniare la buona novella tramite l'esempio e la parola, ricordando che Cristo per primo diede l'esempio lavando umilmente i piedi agli Apostoli al d ...; [Leggi tutto...]
L'articolo presenta una riflessione dell'autore a seguito di un viaggio in Cambogia, specialmente nei luoghi dove la persecuzione e lo sterminio perpetrato dal governo di Pol Pot furono più crudeli. Egli si interroga anche sul ruolo che può avere la Chiesa nell'opporsi a simili situazioni aberranti di potere: la Chiesa è chiamata a testimoniare la buona novella tramite l'esempio e la parola, ricordando che Cristo per primo diede l'esempio lavando umilmente i piedi agli Apostoli al di là di ogni logica di potere.
Abstract/Sommario: Considering the numerical strength of the Christians in India compared to the Hindus who formed the majority population, Christian contribution to the freedom struggle is indeed commendable. Moreover, the vast majority of Christians in India belong to the lower classes and during the independence movement they were still struggling to emancipate themselves from the clutches of the upper caste Hindus. . The Indian freedom movement was not the monopoly of any particular group or religio ...; [Leggi tutto...]
Considering the numerical strength of the Christians in India compared to the Hindus who formed the majority population, Christian contribution to the freedom struggle is indeed commendable. Moreover, the vast majority of Christians in India belong to the lower classes and during the independence movement they were still struggling to emancipate themselves from the clutches of the upper caste Hindus. . The Indian freedom movement was not the monopoly of any particular group or religion. Even though the role of Christians in India's freedom struggle deserves deeper study, they certainly identified themselves with the Indian national Movement and demonstrated their deepest concern for the cause: there were 15 Christians in the first Indian national Congress, founded in 1855, Christians who took part in the freedom struggle, contribution with Christian Journalism.