Chapter, Paragraph
1 Intro,1 | Marvel of God's Plan in Asia~1. The Church in Asia sings
2 Intro,1 | in Asia~1. The Church in Asia sings the praises of the "
3 Intro,1 | continent. It was in fact in Asia that God revealed and fulfilled
4 Intro,1 | good of all, the Church in Asia cannot cease to proclaim: "
5 Intro,1 | small portion of Western Asia became a land of promise
6 Intro,1 | the world, the Church in Asia will cross the threshold
7 Intro,2 | the Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
8 Intro,2 | Saviour of the world, born in Asia, has until now remained
9 Intro,2 | opportunity for the Church in Asia to reflect further on this
10 Intro,2 | Bishops: "If the Church in Asia is to fulfil its providential
11 Intro,2 | of a Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops
12 Intro,2 | Mission of Love and Service in Asia:"That they may have Life
13 Intro,2 | Great Jubilee, the Church in Asia needs to be able to proclaim
14 Intro,2 | is born to us", born in Asia!~ ~ ~
15 Intro,3 | the Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops
16 Intro,3 | expression to the Church in Asia. It was indeed a moment
17 Intro,3 | other regional assemblies of Asia's Bishops served providentially
18 Intro,3 | of the Church's life in Asia. A sincere and honest sharing
19 Intro,3 | new republics of Central Asia sitting beside their Brothers
20 Intro,3 | endure in many parts of Asia.~The encounter in dialogue
21 Intro,3(5) | Cf. Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
22 Intro,4 | share with the Church in Asia and throughout the world
23 Intro,4 | the wisdom which have made Asia what it is today. Above
24 Intro,4 | Above all, the peoples of Asia themselves were remembered
25 Intro,4 | cultures and civilizations of Asia, marvellous to behold in
26 Intro,4 | has done for the Church in Asia (cf. Lk 1:49). In recalling
27 Intro,4 | conversion, so that the Church in Asia might become ever more worthy
28 Intro,4 | proclaimed and professed in Asia today. They emphasized frequently
29 Intro,4 | millions of men and women in Asia who put their trust in no
30 Intro,4 | I invited the Bishops of Asia gathered in Manila to "open
31 Intro,4 | wide to Christ the doors of Asia".6 Taking strength from
32 Intro,4 | martyrs of the faith in Asia, and confirmed in hope by
33 Intro,4 | all Christ's disciples in Asia to a new commitment to mission.
34 Intro,4 | which will assuredly make Asia the land of a bountiful
35 I,5 | Asia, the Birthplace of Jesus
36 I,5 | and complex realities of Asia is essential if the People
37 I,5 | mission of love and service in Asia is conditioned by two factors:
38 I,5 | and economic realities of Asia. 8 The situation of Asia
39 I,5 | Asia. 8 The situation of Asia was examined in detail during
40 I,6 | and Cultural Realities~6. Asia is the earth's largest continent
41 I,6 | amazed at the sheer size of Asia's population and at the
42 I,6 | patrimony of the human family.~Asia is also the cradle of the
43 I,6 | Jesus Christ.~The people of Asia take pride in their religious
44 I,6(10) | Cf. Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
45 I,6 | it can still be said that Asia has often demonstrated a
46 I,7 | religious values, threaten Asia's cultures with incalculable
47 I,7 | morally. People migrate within Asia and from Asia to other continents
48 I,7 | migrate within Asia and from Asia to other continents for
49 I,7 | and complex, especially in Asia where basic structures for
50 I,7(13) | Cf. Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
51 I,7 | challenge to the Church in Asia. It is perhaps appropriate
52 I,7 | the Special Assembly for Asia paid tribute to the late
53 I,7 | the Church is offering in Asia, in courageous contrast
54 I,7 | most urgent concern. In Asia there are millions of oppressed
55 I,7(18) | Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
56 I,7 | serious problem throughout Asia".20 Female illiteracy is
57 I,7 | tribal people throughout Asia living in social, cultural
58 I,7 | and social realities of Asia would be incomplete if recognition
59 I,7 | great number augurs well for Asia's development. Still, not
60 I,7 | countries. The future of Asia lies in cooperation, within
61 I,7 | lies in cooperation, within Asia and with the nations of
62 I,8 | to fulfil her mission. In Asia today the political panorama
63 I,8 | growing awareness throughout Asia of people's capacity to
64 I,8(24) | Cf. Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
65 I,9 | The Church in Asia: Past and Present~9. The
66 I,9 | history of the Church in Asia is as old as the Church
67 I,9 | Church herself, for it was in Asia that Jesus breathed the
68 I,9 | force of evangelization in Asia from the third century onwards.
69 I,9 | encounter the great religions of Asia. The end of the fourteenth
70 I,9 | diminution of the Church in Asia, except for the isolated
71 I,9 | South India. The Church in Asia had to await a new era of
72 I,9 | considered as foreign to Asia, and indeed was often associated
73 I,9 | Catholic communities in Asia shows a splendid variety
74 I,9 | diversified cultural world of Asia, the Church faces multiple
75 I,9 | circumstances, the Church in Asia finds herself among peoples
76 I,9 | encourage the Church in Asia to proclaim with vigour
77 I,9 | history of the Church in Asia, continues to guide her.
78 I,9 | situation of the Church in Asia, though far from complete,
79 I,9 | the Saints and Martyrs of Asia, both those who have been
80 I,9 | the glory of the Church in Asia in her work of evangelization.
81 I,9 | I see being fulfilled in Asia, where Jesus was born and
82 II | JESUS THE SAVIOUR:~A GIFT TO ASIA~ ~ ~
83 II,10 | the complex realities of Asia unfolded, it became increasingly
84 II,10 | Christ to all the peoples of Asia as they search for the fullness
85 II,10 | Church's evangelizing work in Asia, often carried out in difficult
86 II,10 | faith that the Church in Asia has inherited from the Apostles
87 II,10(36) | Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
88 II,10 | the heart of the Church in Asia will be restless until the
89 II,10 | restless until the whole of Asia finds its rest in the peace
90 II,10(37) | Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
91 II,10 | the Church can offer to Asia. Sharing the truth of Jesus
92 II,10 | challenges of evangelization in Asia.~ ~ ~
93 II,11(41) | Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
94 II,13 | strength for the people of Asia in their struggles and uncertainties.
95 II,13 | the world, the Church in Asia proclaims the truth of faith: "
96 II,14(46) | Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
97 II,14 | human nature, the peoples of Asia find their deepest questions
98 III,16(56) | Cf. Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
99 III,17 | mission of love and service in Asia".64~The Father's plan for
100 III,18 | the Church's Mission in Asia~18. The Spirit who moved
101 III,18 | The Spirit who moved upon Asia in the time of the patriarchs
102 III,18 | cultures and religions of Asia there is a thirst for "living
103 III,18 | to prepare the peoples of Asia for the saving dialogue
104 III,18 | Christ and the peoples of Asia as they search for the fullness
105 III,18 | the complex realities of Asia, she must discern, in all
106 III,18 | the earth. The Church in Asia shares his zeal that this
107 III,18 | mission for the Church in Asia as she crosses the threshold
108 IV,19 | Christian communities in Asia have preserved their faith
109 IV,19 | now facing the Church in Asia is how to share with our
110 IV,20 | Proclaiming Jesus Christ in Asia~20. The Church in Asia is
111 IV,20 | in Asia~20. The Church in Asia is all the more eager for
112 IV,20 | offer to the peoples of Asia, for it responds to their
113 IV,20 | different situations in Asia, and "speaking the truth
114 IV,20 | cultures and religions in Asia it must be pointed out that "
115 IV,20 | of the great religions of Asia have no problem in accepting
116 IV,20 | light of the beliefs of Asia's great religions, deeply
117 IV,20 | perceived as foreign to Asia. It is paradoxical that
118 IV,20 | still send missionaries to Asia".75~Evangelizers can take
119 IV,20(74) | Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
120 IV,20 | which enables the peoples of Asia to identify with him, while
121 IV,20 | Jesus might be presented in Asia. 78~The Synod recommended
122 IV,20(77) | Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
123 IV,20 | religions and peoples of Asia. 81 In the midst of so much
124 IV,20(81) | Cf. Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
125 IV,20 | of the local Churches in Asia to present the mystery of
126 IV,20 | in which the cultures of Asia can grasp the universal
127 IV,20(83) | Cf. Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
128 IV,21 | multi-cultural situation of Asia, where Christianity is still
129 IV,21 | of the Christian faith in Asia. 86 The same Holy Spirit
130 IV,21(86) | Cf. Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
131 IV,21 | Therefore the people of Asia who, as Asians, wish to
132 IV,22 | evangelization, especially in Asia, where the followers of
133 IV,22(95) | 10; Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
134 IV,22 | liturgical inculturation in Asia.~The national and regional
135 IV,22(96) | Cf. Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
136 IV,22 | salvation to the peoples of Asia, where the transmitted word
137 IV,22 | members of the Church in Asia. The Synod Fathers urged
138 IV,22(98) | Cf. Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
139 IV,22 | religious texts typical of Asia. 101~Another key aspect
140 IV,22 | the cultural contexts of Asia. As well as a solid grounding
141 IV,22 | every level of society in Asia will depend greatly on the
142 IV,23 | traditions, particularly those of Asia, has confirmed me in the
143 IV,23 | on contemplation. 108 In Asia, home to great religions
144 IV,23 | respect and a following in Asia. Prayer, fasting and various
145 IV,23 | in the evangelization of Asia, the Synod Fathers stated: "
146 IV,23 | successful proclamation in Asia of the Good News of salvation
147 IV,23 | Kingdom in many places in Asia where explicit proclamation
148 IV,23 | proclamation of Jesus Christ in Asia presents many complex aspects,
149 V,24 | a specific relevance in Asia where there are so many
150 V,24 | that the local Churches in Asia, in communion with the Successor
151 V,24 | commitment of the Church in Asia to the task of improving
152 V,24(124) | Cf. Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
153 V,25 | the Special Assembly for Asia personified as it were the
154 V,25 | and economic realities of Asia. Ecclesial communion implies
155 V,25 | encourage the Church in Asia, where possible, to consider
156 V,26 | communion of the Churches in Asia. Down the centuries, relations
157 V,26 | the particular Churches in Asia there are sometimes unfortunate
158 V,26 | the particular Churches in Asia. As well as the necessary
159 V,26 | pastoral activity across Asia which foster communion and
160 V,26 | the Church and society in Asia.~ ~ ~
161 V,26(136) | Cf. Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
162 V,27 | helpful to other Churches in Asia and elsewhere. It is clear
163 V,28 | ex-Soviet territories of Asia, which are rebuilding in
164 V,28 | Christ. 141~In many parts of Asia, our brothers and sisters
165 V,28 | solicitude. With the Bishops of Asia, I urge our brothers and
166 V,28 | Episcopal Conferences in Asia to establish an office to
167 V,29 | with the men and women of Asia who seek the truth in love.~
168 V,30 | especially for the Church in Asia where people expect from
169 V,30 | response from his disciples.~In Asia, precisely where the number
170 V,30 | obstacle for evangelization in Asia".149 In fact, the division
171 V,30 | Jesus Christ by many in Asia who are searching for harmony
172 V,30 | Therefore the Catholic Church in Asia feels especially impelled
173 V,30 | Ecclesial Communities in Asia. Catholic and Orthodox Christians,
174 V,30 | Episcopal Conferences in Asia invite other Christian Churches
175 V,31 | important for the Church in Asia to provide suitable models
176 VI,32 | hearts".163 The Church in Asia then, with its multitude
177 VI,33 | world, and particularly in Asia, where "teeming millions
178 VI,33 | for all God's people in Asia to come to a clear awareness
179 VI,34 | especially so with regard to Asia, a continent of plentiful
180 VI,34 | exploitation. 172 The poor of Asia and of the world will always
181 VI,34 | 13:34); and the Church in Asia cannot but strive earnestly
182 VI,34 | her love for the poor of Asia, the Church concerns herself
183 VI,34 | At the present time Asia is experiencing an unprecedented
184 VI,34 | resources, the Church in Asia generously seeks to be a
185 VI,34 | the countless children in Asia who fall victim to intolerable
186 VI,34 | remains a serious problem in Asia, where discrimination and
187 VI,34 | possible the local Churches in Asia should promote human rights
188 VI,34 | humanity. The Church in Asia would more visibly and effectively
189 VI,36 | Mt 9:35), the Church in Asia is committed to becoming
190 VI,36 | medical institutions in Asia are facing pressures from
191 VI,37 | Education~37. Throughout Asia, the Church's involvement
192 VI,37 | apostolate of education in Asia, with an eye in particular
193 VI,38 | conflicts and wars, and Asia is certainly not exempt
194 VI,38 | Especially troubling in Asia is the continual race to
195 VI,38 | vast number of landmines in Asia, which have maimed or killed
196 VI,39 | question of human promotion in Asia, the Synod Fathers recognized
197 VI,40 | many developing nations in Asia, with its consequent impact
198 VI,40 | called upon the Christians of Asia to condemn all forms of
199 VI,41 | situation of countless people in Asia today.~ ~
200 VII,42 | the past, the Church in Asia strives now to witness with
201 VII,42 | field of evangelization in Asia.~ ~ ~
202 VII,43 | sciences. 208 People in Asia need to see the clergy not
203 VII,43 | ministers of the Churches in Asia will live and work in a
204 VII,44 | with God, the Church in Asia looks with profound respect
205 VII,44 | testimony to the peoples of Asia today. The Special Assembly
206 VII,44 | The Special Assembly for Asia urged those in the consecrated
207 VII,44 | particularly visible in Asia's many forms of spirituality
208 VII,44 | religious traditions of Asia, men and women dedicated
209 VII,44 | in the evangelization of Asia in past centuries. For this
210 VII,44 | fail to urge the Church in Asia to send forth missionaries,
211 VII,44 | the particular Churches in Asia to preach the Gospel to
212 VII,44 | within each local Church of Asia, where such do not exist,
213 VII,45 | as witnesses to Christ in Asia today. 222~The Synod Fathers
214 VII,45 | mission of the Church in Asia to be an especially pressing
215 VII,46(227)| Cf. Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
216 VII,47 | in the changing world of Asia impel the Church to remind
217 VII,47 | possible, every diocese in Asia should appoint youth chaplains
218 VII,47 | formation of young people in Asia should recognize that they
219 VII,47 | Churches and countries in Asia and elsewhere fostering
220 VII,48 | even in remote areas of Asia, they can assist greatly
221 VII,48 | commendation of Radio Veritas Asia, the only continent-wide
222 VII,48 | station for the Church in Asia, for its almost thirty years
223 VII,48 | Conferences and Dioceses in Asia. 236 In addition to radio,
224 VII,48 | circumstances prevailing in Asia.~ ~ ~
225 VII,49 | persecutions".239 Through the ages, Asia has given the Church and
226 VII,49 | faith, and from the heart of Asia there rises the great song
227 VII,49 | cease to teach the Church in Asia what it means to bear witness
228 VII,49 | Cross! And may the blood of Asia's martyrs be now as always
229 Conclu,50 | word to the Churches in Asia (cf. Rev 1:11), has endeavoured
230 Conclu,50 | the Special Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops,
231 Conclu,50 | be God for the peoples of Asia, so rich in their diversity
232 Conclu,50 | we thank God for choosing Asia as the earthly dwelling
233 Conclu,50 | appreciation to the Bishops of Asia for their deep love of Jesus
234 Conclu,50 | Church and the peoples of Asia, and for their testimony
235 Conclu,50 | family of the Church in Asia: the clergy, the men and
236 Conclu,50 | special place for those in Asia who are persecuted for their
237 Conclu,50 | Jesus reassure the Church in Asia: "Fear not, little flock,
238 Conclu,50 | cultures and societies of Asia, especially the lives of
239 Conclu,50 | numbers of the Church in Asia, ensures that the Church'
240 Conclu,50 | Mt 13:33).~The peoples of Asia need Jesus Christ and his
241 Conclu,50 | Jesus Christ and his Gospel. Asia is thirsting for the living
242 Conclu,50 | The disciples of Christ in Asia must therefore be unstinting
243 Conclu,50 | has called, the Church in Asia joyfully makes her pilgrim
244 Conclu,50 | sharing with the multitude of Asia's peoples the immense gift
245 Conclu,51 | of Christ. 240 Throughout Asia there are hundreds of Marian
246 Conclu,51 | I entrust the Church in Asia at the threshold of the
247 Conclu,51 | mission~of love and service in Asia.~You fully and freely accepted
248 Conclu,51 | service~all the peoples of Asia may come~to know your Son~
249 Conclu,51 | New Creation~and Mother of Asia,~pray for us, your children,
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