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1001 5, 55 | mission. Understood as a method and means of mutual knowledge
1002 4, 38 | desire to learn new forms and methods of meditation and prayer.
1003 4, 37 | word, fraternity. Among migrants, refugees occupy a very
1004 5, 53 | themselves in the cultural milieu of those to whom they are
1005 3, 21 | News takes shape in human minds and hearts and extends through
1006 6, 64 | share in this concern of mine by seeking to overcome the
1007 7, 81 | to set up the Church with minimal structures (chapels, schools
1008 6, 65 | they have been called as ministers of the Gospel."130 Missionaries
1009 4, 37 | peoples, especially those of minorities; the advancement of women
1010 4, 37 | political oppression and inhuman misery, from famine and drought
1011 [Title] | Redemptoris missio~
1012 6, 73(158) | April 1970: Bibliographia Missionaria 34 (1970), 197-212 and S.
1013 5, 55(99) | orientamenti su dialogo e missione (September 4, 1984): AAS
1014 3, 29 | in man."45 Excluding any mistaken interpretation, the interreligious
1015 6, 66 | to be daunted by doubts, misunderstanding, rejection or persecution.
1016 5, 56 | prejudice, intolerance and misunderstandings. Dialogue leads to inner
1017 5, 57 | the difficult and often misunderstood path of dialogue their only
1018 6, 76 | also having recourse to mixed commissions.164 Also desirable
1019 7, 82 | connected with the phenomenon of mobility demand from Christians an
1020 8 | It commits us to being molded from within by the Spirit,
1021 4, 38 | 38. Our times are both momentous and fascinating. While on
1022 6, 69 | churches: from the ancient monastic institutions, to the medieval
1023 7, 79 | in some countries, while monetary contributions are on the
1024 1, 11 | may not keep hidden or monopolize this newness and richness
1025 6, 70 | kingdom is transformed into a motherhood in the spirit that is rich
1026 5, 52 | Christ, all the while being motivated to continual renewal. During
1027 3, 24 | Jesus and the hope which motivates them. The Spirit gives them
1028 5, 50 | solicitude will serve as a motivation and stimulus for a renewed
1029 5, 45 | be given me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery
1030 Int, 2 | inspiration and support.~But what moves me even more strongly to
1031 5, 53 | those to whom they are sent, moving beyond their own cultural
1032 6, 70(143) | Apostolic Letter Mulieris Dignitatem (August 15, 1988),
1033 1, 5 | by way of contrast to the multitude of "gods" and "lords" commonly
1034 6, 66(132) | Religious in the Church Mutuae Relationes (May 14, 1978),
1035 | myself
1036 6, 66(132) | AAS 70 (1978), 482; cf. n. 28: loc. cit., 490.~
1037 5, 52(88) | to the Bishops of Kenya, Nairobi, May 7, 1980, 6: AAS 72 (
1038 5, 51 | communities" (also known by other names) which are proving to be
1039 6, 67 | prepares them, not for any narrow and limited mission, but
1040 4, 37 | dominant culture of the nation. Particularly in Asia, toward
1041 7, 86 | different forms of racism and nationalism; the affirmation of the
1042 4, 39 | to overcome cultural and nationalistic barriers, avoiding all isolationism.
1043 4, 39 | she continues. She must necessarily "go the same road that Christ
1044 4, 37 | that the "option for the neediest" means that we should not
1045 4, 37 | cannot be evangelized if we neglect the centers where a new
1046 4, 31 | activities: it is essential and never-ending. The Church, in fact, "cannot
1047 1, 4(5) | Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed: DS 150.~
1048 5, 47 | Christ. As Jesus says to Nicodemus: "Truly, truly, I say to
1049 7, 83 | for the non-practicing and non-believers, and it communicates Christian
1050 5, 60 | encourage the volunteers from non-governmental organizations who in ever
1051 7, 84(169) | P Manna, Le nostre "Chiese" e la propagazione
1052 4, 34 | exemplifies it.~Also to be noted is the real and growing
1053 2, 17 | values to be promoted, such a notion nevertheless remains within
1054 5, 49 | until they become churches. Notwithstanding the high number of dioceses,
1055 4, 32 | prefer to use instead the noun "mission" in the singular
1056 8, 90(176) | for the Opening of the "Novena of Years" promoted by CELAM,
1057 4, 35 | disappearing. Indeed, both from the numerical standpoint of demographic
1058 8, 88 | humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on
1059 7, 85 | Christ's disciples must "obey God rather than men" (Acts
1060 1, 11 | then should be said of the objections already mentioned regarding
1061 5, 47 | associated with Baptism obscure its genuine meaning as an
1062 5, 60 | but this image has been obscured and even violated. For this
1063 4, 32 | missionaries," which are considered obsolete and as having negative historical
1064 1, 5 | mediation, far from being an obstacle on the journey toward God,
1065 Int, 3 | the Church's mission is obvious.~On the other hand, our
1066 2, 20(29) | Themes of Ecclesiology on the Occasion of the Twentieth Anniversary
1067 4, 33 | ancient Christian roots, and occasionally in the younger Churches
1068 3, 28 | a questioning which is occasioned not only by contingent situations
1069 4, 37 | Among migrants, refugees occupy a very special place and
1070 5, 53 | alterations which have sometimes occurred.93~
1071 | off
1072 5, 57 | religious traditions or official representatives of those
1073 6, 73 | Conferences and confer diplomas officially recognized by the latter.158~
1074 1, 6 | I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last,
1075 5, 51 | in a communion marked by oneness of heart and soul, and shares
1076 1, 11 | liberation consists in opening oneself to the love of Christ. In
1077 1, 5 | and complete through his only-begotten Son: "In many and various
1078 4, 39 | who for various reasons oppose missionary activity, the
1079 2, 19 | not be detached from or opposed to other fundamental tasks,
1080 Int, 3 | witnessed the collapse of oppressive ideologies and political
1081 6, 67(135) | Decree on Priestly Formation Optatam Totius, 20: cf. "Guide de
1082 4, 37 | population. It is true that the "option for the neediest" means
1083 6, 71 | in temporal affairs and ordering these in accordance with
1084 6, 67 | priests have received in ordination prepares them, not for any
1085 6, 75 | communion which is visible and organic, her mission requires an
1086 6, 63 | Episcopal Conferences and their organisms at a continental level,
1087 6, 75 | the Congregation for the Oriental Churches."160 Hence, its
1088 5, 55(99) | religioni: Riflessioni e orientamenti su dialogo e missione (September
1089 5, 53 | Christian experience in original ways and forms that are
1090 5, 56 | 56. Dialogue does not originate from tactical concerns or
1091 4, 37 | since the "new culture" originates not just from whatever content
1092 7, 82 | cultural enrichment, avoiding ostentation and waste, and seeking contact
1093 3, 27 | fact considered the normal outcome of Christian living, to
1094 5, 59 | uninfluenced by a religious outlook and widespread in some parts
1095 5, 46 | him" (Jn 6:44).~From the outset, conversion is expressed
1096 8, 89 | his brethren. As such, he overcomes barriers and divisions of
1097 8, 88 | him free for the Gospel, overcoming attachment to the people
1098 5, 59 | spiritual poverty caused by "overdevelopment."112 A certain way of thinking,
1099 5, 54 | alienation from culture to an overestimation of culture. Since culture
1100 4, 37 | means that we should not overlook the most abandoned and isolated
1101 6, 76 | problems, without, however, overlooking local differences,"162 and
1102 5, 59 | values are in danger of being overwhelmed by a wave of consumerism.~"
1103 4, 32 | Gospel and its values in overwhelmingly non-Christian countries,
1104 Int, 3 | from the respect that is owed to every culture and to
1105 6, 73 | missionary work among the nations owes so much. Imbued with the
1106 5, 47 | committed sacramentally, since, owing to prejudice or because
1107 4, 36 | difficulties are the most painful of all. As the first of
1108 5, 50 | time when Christian and para-Christian sects are sowing confusion
1109 1, 5 | cannot be understood as parallel or complementary to his.~
1110 8, 89 | love without exclusion or partiality.~Finally, like Christ he
1111 6, 71 | dignity, whereby "the faithful participate, for their part, in the
1112 1, 5 | is fully aware. Although participated forms of mediation of different
1113 5, 54(97) | Address to those participating in the Symposium of African
1114 5, 56 | understanding those of the other party without pretense or close-mindedness,
1115 5, 46 | is put into question or passed over in silence. It is seen
1116 2, 16 | of the kingdom; after his passion, resurrection and ascension
1117 6, 67(135) | 20: cf. "Guide de la vie pastorale pour les pretres diocesains
1118 4, 38 | has an immense spiritual patrimony to offer humankind, a heritage
1119 6, 65 | is a "special vocation," patterned on that of the apostles.
1120 5, 58 | of ways of thinking and patterns of behavior. Man is the
1121 6, 73 | more careful doctrinal and pedagogical training, continuing spiritual
1122 4, 37 | civilization and which are hard to penetrate because of difficulties
1123 2, 12 | works and prays for its perfect and definitive realization.~
1124 5, 54 | be "healed, ennobled and perfected."96~This kind of process
1125 3, 29 | of the Spirit" so that as perfectly human he would save all
1126 2, 14 | liberation from sin. By performing acts of healing, he invites
1127 7, 83 | work must be seen not as peripheral but as central to the Christian
1128 8, 88 | emptying of self which is permeated by love and expresses love.
1129 1, 10 | in which they live do not permit this, and frequently they
1130 7, 82 | and at times prohibited or persecuted. The same is true of members
1131 5, 57 | wish to encourage them to persevere with faith and love, even
1132 4, 36 | on incorrect theological perspectives and is characterized by
1133 4, 36 | difficulties must not make us pessimistic or inactive. What counts,
1134 6, 67(135) | pour l'Evangélisation des Peuples," Rome, 1989.~
1135 5, 49 | developing the Church. This phase of ecclesial history, called
1136 8, 88 | even death on a cross" (Phil 2:5-8).~The mystery of the
1137 2, 16 | from the dead. In Samaria, Philip "preached good news about
1138 3, 25 | the Greeks he discusses philosophy and quotes their own poets (
1139 5, 60(116) | Isaac of Stella, Sermon 31, PL 194, 1793.~
1140 4, 37 | and enter into pastoral planning only in a secondary way.
1141 6, 71 | forget the important role played by women: their work in
1142 5, 51 | senses that he or she is playing an active role and is encouraged
1143 1, 6 | the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him
1144 5, 48 | part of God's plan, for it pleases him "to call human beings
1145 6, 72 | evangelization, within a pluralistic view of the ways in which
1146 3, 25 | philosophy and quotes their own poets (cf. Acts 17:18, 26- 28).
1147 1, 5 | Paul reacts against the polytheism of the religious environment
1148 7, 79 | and to the development of poorer peoples, we must ask ourselves
1149 6, 71 | 71. Recent popes have stressed the importance
1150 8, 90(176) | Address at CELAM Meeting, Port-au-Prince, March 9, 1983: AAS 75 (
1151 Int, 3 | we consider this immense portion of humanity which is loved
1152 7, 85 | abundance of vocations, are in a position to send priests and men
1153 5, 49 | with others the goods we possess, starting with the most
1154 5, 55 | salvation and that she alone possesses the fullness of the means
1155 2, 14 | liberation from demonic possession - the supreme evil and symbol
1156 3, 25 | To the Lycaonians, who practiced a cosmic religion, he speaks
1157 4, 40(67) | Cf. De praescriptione haereticorum, XX: CCL, I,
1158 6, 73 | men and women, worthy of praise, to whom missionary work
1159 6, 66 | sending them. This is a praiseworthy trend which demonstrates
1160 6, 67 | have at heart, in their prayers and particularly at the
1161 2, 12 | Church, which works and prays for its perfect and definitive
1162 1, 5 | For this I was appointed a preacher and apostle (I am telling
1163 7, 79 | Preaching the Gospel requires preachers; the harvest needs laborers.
1164 5, 49 | starting with the most precious gift of all - our faith.
1165 4, 32 | Church is missionary does not preclude the existencec of a specific
1166 Int, 2 | magisterial teaching of my predecessors,2 I wish to invite the Church
1167 3, 21 | s mission. His action is preeminent in the mission ad gentes,
1168 4, 32 | historical connotations. People prefer to use instead the noun "
1169 4, 37 | been neglected. Generally, preference has been given to other
1170 5, 60 | wrote that "the poor deserve preferential attention, whatever their
1171 6, 66 | and courageously press on, preferring - in a spirit of faith,
1172 4, 39 | restricted, remains the premise and guarantee of all the
1173 2, 20 | spiritual realities which are premises of eschatological salvation.~
1174 6, 68 | welcomes them, and form one presbyterate with the local priests,
1175 5, 43 | national culture, while always preserving the freedom brought by Christ.
1176 5, 58 | schools, hospitals, printing presses, universities and experimental
1177 4, 37 | solidarity. Solutions to pressing problems must be studied,
1178 2, 17 | Church in reaction to a presumed "ecclesiocentrism" of the
1179 8, 90 | be called a fundamental presupposition and an irreplaceable condition
1180 5, 56 | the other party without pretense or close-mindedness, but
1181 6, 67(135) | la vie pastorale pour les pretres diocesains des Eglises qui
1182 6, 61 | This collegiality does not prevent certain figures from assuming
1183 1, 8 | in religious matters, nor prevented from acting according to
1184 6, 66 | arisen in countries which previously only received missionaries,
1185 1, 9 | Church for himself at the price of his own blood and made
1186 7, 79 | work of the missions holds pride of place, especially in
1187 7, 83 | activity, as if it consisted principally in helping the poor, contributing
1188 5, 58 | through schools, hospitals, printing presses, universities and
1189 1, 8 | his conscience, whether in private or in public, whether alone
1190 1, 11 | Church ought to sense their privilege and for that very reason
1191 5, 51 | They take root in less privileged and rural areas, and become
1192 2, 17 | described as though it had to proceed in two directions: on the
1193 Conc, 92 | But on this journey ...she proceeds along the path already trodden
1194 2, 16 | of the apostles). The two proclamations are complementary; each
1195 Int, 2(1) | of local communities is procured through cooperation in work
1196 7, 77 | vine (cf. Jn 15:5) can we produce good fruit. Through holiness
1197 4, 37 | contemporary world, migration has produced a new phenomenon: non-Christians
1198 4, 36 | earnestly ask theologians and professional Christian journalists to
1199 7, 82 | is unknown and at times prohibited or persecuted. The same
1200 6, 64 | for Latin America...to be projected beyond her frontiers, ad
1201 4, 32 | non-Christian countries, and the proliferation of messianic cults and religious
1202 6, 61 | certain figures from assuming prominence within the group, such as
1203 6, 61 | above all Peter, who is so prominent as to justify the expression: "
1204 2, 20 | kingdom, and is the sign and promoter of gospel values.30 The
1205 5, 58 | are being recognized as promoters of development by governments
1206 5, 59 | concerns the North, which is prone to a moral and spiritual
1207 5, 60 | excellence the sign and proof of the mission of Jesus."115~
1208 7, 84 | Day. The four Societies - Propagation of the Faith, St. Peter
1209 7, 84(169) | Le nostre "Chiese" e la propagazione del vangelo, Trentola Ducenta,
1210 4, 35 | be immense and out of all proportion to the Church's human resources.~
1211 4, 37 | drought of catastrophic proportions. The Church must make them
1212 4, 39 | promotes it. The Church proposes; she imposes nothing. She
1213 5, 46 | It is seen as an act of "proselytizing"; it is claimed that it
1214 1, 11 | and opens up the wondrous prospect of divine filiation. Why
1215 4, 38 | to be pursuing material prosperity and to be sinking ever deeper
1216 7, 83 | theme of the missions can prove very helpful: the witness
1217 8 | response to his call, they proved to be incapable of understanding
1218 2, 12 | all people; he cares and provides for them, extending his
1219 5, 52 | bishops, who have the task of providing discernment and encouragement
1220 7, 85 | and to avoid every form of provincialism or exclusiveness, or feelings
1221 4, 37 | somewhat imprecise and always provisional, is still a valid indicator
1222 6, 64 | generously in implementing the provisions of the norms which the Congregation
1223 1, 11 | to merely human wisdom, a pseudo - science of well-being.
1224 4, 37 | new techniques and a new psychology. Pope Paul VI said that "
1225 Int, 2 | conclusion of the Council and the publication of the Decree on Missionary
1226 7, 83 | information through missionary publications and audiovisual aids. These
1227 5, 56 | Dialogue leads to inner purification and conversion which, if
1228 3, 28 | also thereby animating, purifying and reinforcing the noble
1229 6, 69 | oppression. Whether they pursue a strictly missionary goal
1230 5, 56 | and conversion which, if pursued with docility to the Holy
1231 4, 38 | one hand people seem to be pursuing material prosperity and
1232 3, 24 | s work or, as Luke often puts it, the work of the Spirit.
1233 4, 32 | taken to avoid the risk of putting very different situations
1234 6, 73 | the tasks, qualities and qualifications of catechists.156~However,
1235 6, 73 | acknowledges the tasks, qualities and qualifications of catechists.156~
1236 3, 29 | Respect for man in his quest for answers to the deepest
1237 6, 67(135) | pretres diocesains des Eglises qui dependent de la Congregation
1238 8, 90 | proclamation of the Gospel quickly reached the ends of the
1239 3, 25 | discusses philosophy and quotes their own poets (cf. Acts
1240 Conc, 92 | age, which will become a radiant day bearing an abundant
1241 8, 91 | the first Christians and radiate enthusiasm and courage,
1242 2, 16 | 16. By raising Jesus from the dead, God
1243 5, 51 | 51. A rapidly growing phenomenon in the
1244 5, 56 | seeds of the Word,"104 a "ray of that truth which enlightens
1245 6, 75 | directives. In order to re-launch the mission ad gentes, a
1246 8, 91 | of God in the world and re-live in your own countries the
1247 6, 62 | contingent or external, but reaches the very heart of the Church.
1248 2, 17 | undervaluing the Church in reaction to a presumed "ecclesiocentrism"
1249 5, 54 | it give rise to negative reactions among Christians. It must
1250 1, 5 | commonly accepted. Paul reacts against the polytheism of
1251 3, 23 | His aim is to lead his readers to repeat Peter's profession
1252 6, 67 | fail to make themselves readily available to the Holy Spirit
1253 7, 79 | necessary at the same time to reaffirm that a full and lifelong
1254 Int, 2 | borne much fruit in the realm of missionary activity.
1255 7, 81 | made. For this we should reassess our own way of living: the
1256 2, 14 | evil and symbol of sin and rebellion against God - are signs
1257 5, 60 | Bishops at Puebla, after recalling the example of Jesus, wrote
1258 3, 28 | The Second Vatican Council recalls that the Spirit is at work
1259 7, 81 | missionary Church gives what she receives, and distributes to the
1260 6, 64 | churches, in an authentic reciprocity that prepares them both
1261 3, 27 | Eucharist, the community recognizes that the Spirit has chosen
1262 6, 72 | the younger churches are recognizing as "an essential and undeniable
1263 1, 6 | dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether
1264 1, 11 | conquered sin and death and reconciled mankind to God.~Confirming
1265 3, 24 | The Acts of the Apostles records six summaries of the "missionary
1266 6, 76 | norms,163 and also having recourse to mixed commissions.164
1267 6, 75 | Hence, its task is to "recruit missionaries and distribute
1268 7, 86 | sisters, who like us have been redeemed by the blood of Christ,
1269 7, 78 | accompanied by sacrifice. The redemptive value of suffering, accepted
1270 5, 49 | divisions and tensions, and rediscover its unity and its strength
1271 1, 11 | but man who is truncated, reduced to his merely horizontal
1272 4, 32 | on the same level and of reducing, or even eliminating, the
1273 2, 17 | anthropocentric" in the reductive sense of the word, inasmuch
1274 8, 88 | out the mission unless we refer it to Christ as the one
1275 1, 9 | of his plan of salvation. Referring to "this messianic people,"
1276 8 | witness to Christ without reflecting his image, which is made
1277 3, 23 | mission, a pluralism which reflects different experiences and
1278 4, 35 | countries missionaries are refused entry. In others, not only
1279 4, 37 | perspective. Indeed, the Church refuses to allow her missionary
1280 5, 55 | confused, manipulated or regarded as identical, as though
1281 1, 8 | ideologies or by political regimes which have sought to build
1282 5, 53 | particular churches of the same region should work in communion
1283 6, 76 | activity on the national and regional levels. The Council asks
1284 6, 76 | In fact, large-scale and regular activity is already taking
1285 1, 8 | once it is known, and to regulate their whole lives by its
1286 3, 28 | animating, purifying and reinforcing the noble aspirations which
1287 1, 7 | newness of life. "Can one reject Christ and everything that
1288 4, 32 | everywhere. The difficulty of relating this complex and changing
1289 6, 66(132) | Religious in the Church Mutuae Relationes (May 14, 1978), 14b: AAS
1290 4, 36 | characterized by a religious relativism which leads to the belief
1291 2, 13 | eschatological reality is not relegated to a remote "end of the
1292 6, 66 | continuing validity and relevance of the specific missionary
1293 1, 4 | among non-Christians still relevant? Has it not been replaced
1294 5, 55(99) | fronte ai seguaci di altre religioni: Riflessioni e orientamenti
1295 8 | understanding his words and reluctant to follow him along the
1296 5, 58 | who are impressed at the remarkable results achieved with scanty
1297 3, 25 | One whom God has sent to remedy their ignorance and satisfy
1298 7, 85 | which you have a right, remembering that Christ's disciples
1299 5, 47 | fully open to Christ, and to remind them that, if they feel
1300 2, 20 | gift and work, as we are reminded by the gospel parables and
1301 2, 13 | reality is not relegated to a remote "end of the world," but
1302 8, 88 | missionary is required to "renounce himself and everything that
1303 5, 53 | a matter of missionaries renouncing their own cultural identity,
1304 4, 32 | The so-called return or "repatriation" of the missions into the
1305 7, 80 | grace from the Lord, he will repay them, in joy, on the day
1306 5, 47 | Peter spoke to the crowd and repeated: "Repent therefore, and
1307 4, 39 | missionary activity, the Church repeats: Open the doors to Christ!~
1308 5, 46 | preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins" (
1309 1, 8 | the Second Vatican Council replies to those concerned with
1310 5, 51(84) | Assembly of 1985, Final Report, II, C, 6.~
1311 4, 37 | that time the Areopagus represented the cultural center of the
1312 6, 69 | institutes have responded to this request, which I hope will be given
1313 Int, 2 | to respond to the many requests for a document of this kind;
1314 5, 60(114) | Address to the residents of "Favela Vidigal" in Rio
1315 5, 55 | not lessen her duty and resolve to proclaim without fail
1316 1, 11 | mission ad gentes? While respecting the beliefs and sensitivities
1317 5, 45 | the conviction that he is responding to that expectation, and
1318 1, 11 | prophetic message which responds to the needs and aspirations
1319 5, 47 | and said to Peter and the rest of the Apostles, 'Brethren,
1320 Int, 2 | the cross has definitively restored to man his dignity and given
1321 4, 37 | must become the means for restoring the human dignity of these
1322 4, 39 | Her mission does not restrict freedom but rather promotes
1323 6, 63 | same responsibility now rests primarily with the College
1324 3, 30 | continual search, demands a resurgence of the Church's missionary
1325 7, 82 | immigrants' own countries and of returning missionaries, should respond
1326 2, 16 | and of God" (Eph 5:5; cf. Rev 11:15; 12:10), or "the kingdom
1327 5, 60 | to carry out a sincere review of their lives regarding
1328 Int, 2 | activity renews the Church, revitalizes faith and Christian identity,
1329 4, 38 | the so-called "religious revival" - is not without ambiguity,
1330 6, 66 | persecution. They should revive the grace of their specific
1331 7, 81 | goods that her materially richer sons and daughters generously
1332 5, 55(99) | seguaci di altre religioni: Riflessioni e orientamenti su dialogo
1333 7, 84 | the particular churches, rightly have "the first place. . .
1334 5, 60(114) | residents of "Favela Vidigal" in Rio de Janeiro, July 2, 1980,
1335 6, 67 | own diocese, country or rite, and come to the aid of
1336 5, 50 | appearance of unhealthy rivalry, Catholics should collaborate
1337 4, 33 | countries with ancient Christian roots, and occasionally in the
1338 5, 50 | indifferentism and confusion is ruled out, as well as any appearance
1339 6, 63 | It falls to him "as the ruler and center of unity in the
1340 2, 18 | meaning of the kingdom, which runs the risk of being transformed
1341 5, 51 | root in less privileged and rural areas, and become a leaven
1342 3, 30 | of the evangelization of Rus' and the Slav peoples, and
1343 3, 23 | a specific ecclesial and sacramental catechesis. In Luke, mission
1344 5, 47 | not wish to be committed sacramentally, since, owing to prejudice
1345 4, 36 | widespread indifferentism, which, sad to say, is found also among
1346 8 | The True Missionary Is the Saint~
1347 1, 9 | light of the world and the salt of the earth."18~
1348 5, 46 | the words of Jesus to the Samaritan woman: "If you knew the
1349 2, 18 | his gifts and charisms, sanctifies, guides and constantly renews
1350 4, 39 | cultures, and she honors the sanctuary of conscience. To those
1351 1, 5 | statement, which was made to the Sanhedrin, has a universal value,
1352 8, 90(176) | Years" promoted by CELAM, Santo Domingo, October 12, 1984:
1353 3, 25 | remedy their ignorance and satisfy the longings of their hearts.
1354 3, 28 | to the contemplation and savoring of the mystery of God's
1355 4, 37 | often on an intolerable scale - which have been created
1356 5, 58 | remarkable results achieved with scanty means.~In the Encyclical
1357 7, 86 | or for whom the Church is scarcely present, are so widespread
1358 4, 40 | peoples appear on the world scene, and they too have a right
1359 1, 11 | human wisdom, a pseudo - science of well-being. In our heavily
1360 4, 37 | Areopagus" of culture, scientific research, and international
1361 5, 51 | come together for prayer, Scripture reading, catechesis, and
1362 4, 37 | traveling together across life's sea, and that they are called
1363 5, 47 | Baptism is not simply a seal of conversion, and a kind
1364 8, 89 | who knows his sheep, who searches them out and offers his
1365 5, 57 | fruit, even if the times and seasons are known only to the Father (
1366 4, 37 | pastoral planning only in a secondary way. Involvement in the
1367 2, 13 | and being. His power, the secret of the effectiveness of
1368 5, 55(99) | Church Ad Gentes, 11, 41; Secretariat for Non-Christians, Document
1369 1, 10 | in whose hearts grace is secretly at work. Since Christ died
1370 6, 76 | to the care of only one sector or body, but will be shared
1371 1, 11 | secularized world a "gradual secularization of salvation" has taken
1372 6, 73 | standard of living and social security."157 It is also important
1373 2, 18 | God of which she is the seed, sign and instrument. Yet,
1374 5, 55 | of salvation, the Church sees no conflict between proclaiming
1375 5, 55(99) | della Chiesa di fronte ai seguaci di altre religioni: Riflessioni
1376 2, 20(29) | Theological Commission, Select Themes of Ecclesiology on
1377 6, 68 | priests to be sent should be selected from among the most suitable
1378 1, 7 | by the Church, is God's self-communication: "It is love which not only
1379 8, 88 | thus described as a total self-emptying which leads Christ to experience
1380 5, 56 | from tactical concerns or self-interest, but is an activity with
1381 1, 5 | who he is. This definitive self-revelation of God is the fundamental
1382 4, 39 | obedience, service and self-sacrifice even unto death, from which
1383 7, 85 | exclusiveness, or feelings of self-sufficiency. Local churches, although
1384 5, 42 | marked contrast to human selfishness. It raises precise questions
1385 5, 53(92) | understood here less in the semantic or literary sense than in
1386 7, 81 | schools for catechists and seminarians, housing), but also to support
1387 5, 51 | community and therefore senses that he or she is playing
1388 2, 13 | 3-32; . Mt 20:1-16), is sensitive to the needs and sufferings
1389 1, 11 | respecting the beliefs and sensitivities of all, we must first clearly
1390 5, 54 | people reflect the authentic sensus fidei which must never be
1391 4, 36 | thinking with the Church" (sentire cum Ecclesia).~Internal
1392 1, 6 | To introduce any sort of separation between the Word and Jesus
1393 3, 24 | 18). It fills them with a serene courage which impels them
1394 4, 34 | continents unless they are seriously concerned about the non-Christians
1395 5, 60(116) | Isaac of Stella, Sermon 31, PL 194, 1793.~
1396 8, 88 | himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness
1397 4, 36 | must say: "We are unworthy servants; we have only done what
1398 7, 82 | non-Christian religions who settle in other nations for reasons
1399 7, 82 | Christians, traveling to or settling in regions where Christ
1400 1, 11 | they will be judged more severely."20~
1401 4, 37 | younger nations is being shaped in the cities.~Speaking
1402 1, 8 | humanity with the blood shed in the name of ideologies
1403 6, 63 | world belongs to the body of shepherds, to all of whom in common
1404 3, 26 | witness and a way of life that shines out to others.34~
1405 6, 62 | they are suffering from a shortage of clergy."117 Many are
1406 2, 14 | margins of society, and showed them special favor in announcing
1407 7, 81 | building up the Church and for showing love.~In the matter of material
1408 Int, 3 | himself fully known and has shown us the path to himself.~
1409 2, 14 | there will no longer be sickness or suffering, and that his
1410 1, 6 | an absolute and universal significance, whereby, while belonging
1411 4, 37 | though sometimes there are significant numbers of converts and
1412 5, 47 | it is the sacrament which signifies and effects rebirth from
1413 2, 14 | distress, but they also signify that in the kingdom there
1414 5, 46 | question or passed over in silence. It is seen as an act of "
1415 5, 60 | promotion of women and other similar apostolates. I thank the
1416 7, 80 | them what he once said to Simon Peter and to Andrew at the
1417 5, 42 | limitations and defects, lives a simple life, taking Christ as the
1418 5, 43 | by imitating Christ's own simplicity of life. The Church and
1419 4, 38 | material prosperity and to be sinking ever deeper into consumerism
1420 2, 14 | care for the needy and for sinners (cf. Lk 15:1-32).~The liberation
1421 5, 46 | ardent desire of the woman: "Sir, give me this water, that
1422 4, 32 | task for the Church but is situated at the center of her life,
1423 3, 24 | of the Apostles records six summaries of the "missionary
1424 7, 85 | and thus they may risk slackening their drive toward the non-Christian
1425 3, 30 | evangelization of Rus' and the Slav peoples, and we are now
1426 1, 11 | alienation and doubt, from slavery to the power of sin and
1427 5, 53(92) | transposing it, without the slightest betrayal of its essential
1428 5, 52 | Magisterium.88~Inculturation is a slow journey which accompanies
1429 6, 62 | makes the world increasingly smaller, the Church's communities
1430 2, 17 | for a liberation which is socio-economic, political and even cultural,
1431 5, 47 | true that in some places sociological considerations associated
1432 5, 60 | mission, and is also "the sole criterion for judging what
1433 7, 78 | among them and for them. The solemnity of Pentecost - the beginning
1434 6, 72 | ecclesial movements, groups and solidarities of different kinds - all
1435 5, 58 | first contribution to the solution of the urgent problem of
1436 4, 37 | criterion of geography, although somewhat imprecise and always provisional,
1437 6, 74 | personnel: leaders of prayer, song and liturgy; leaders of
1438 6, 62 | churches should "share as soon as possible in the universal
1439 5, 45 | activity of the whole Church.76 Sooner or later, his hearers come
1440 4, 32 | well-established churches, sometimes so sound and mature that they are
1441 5, 46 | personal decision, the saving sovereignty of Christ and becoming his
1442 3, 28 | Again, it is the Spirit who sows the "seeds of the Word"
1443 3, 28 | universal, limited neither by space nor time.35 The Second Vatican
1444 6, 73 | characteristics. Catechists are specialists, direct witnesses and irreplaceable
1445 7, 83 | priests or other students specialize in the different fields
1446 6, 75 | members "may in harmony spend their energies for the building
1447 6, 64 | and touches the various spheres of ecclesial life. In this
1448 5, 56 | the Holy Spirit, will be spiritually fruitful.~
1449 4 | To All Peoples, In Spite of Difficulties~
1450 4, 37 | Pope Paul VI said that "the split between the Gospel and culture
1451 3, 27 | were also others, who bore spontaneous witness to the newness which
1452 7, 78 | of movements which have sprung up among them and for them.
1453 4, 37 | Where before there were stable human and social situations,
1454 5, 48 | to identify the precise stage at which missionary activity
1455 6, 75 | and assist in the initial stages of their work." 161 I can
1456 6, 73 | need to provide "a decent standard of living and social security."157
1457 1, 5 | dead, by him this man is standing before you well.... And
1458 1, 5 | saved" (Acts 4:10, 12). This statement, which was made to the Sanhedrin,
1459 1, 11 | owe their distinguished status not to their own merits
1460 4, 39 | young and old. The world is steadily growing more united, and
1461 5, 60(116) | Isaac of Stella, Sermon 31, PL 194, 1793.~
1462 5, 56 | challenge for the Church: they stimulate her both to discover and
1463 3, 28 | humanity is being continually stirred by the Spirit of God and
1464 6, 66 | tradition, but also for stirring up missionary fervor both
1465 6, 65 | the good of all, Christ stirs up a missionary vocation
1466 3, 23 | the Roman centurion who stood before the body of Jesus
1467 2, 20 | present in the Church and straining towards eschatological fullness.28~
1468 6, 73 | and of the Church by their strenuous efforts." 154 It is with
1469 6, 71 | 71. Recent popes have stressed the importance of the role
1470 6, 69 | oppression. Whether they pursue a strictly missionary goal or not,
1471 6, 68 | later, I pointed out the striking newness of that encyclical,
1472 5, 42 | everyone in the Church, striving to imitate the Divine Master,
1473 7, 86 | at today's world, we are struck by many negative factors
1474 5, 59 | peoples concerns not only the struggle against material poverty
1475 2, 17 | counts are programs and struggles for a liberation which is
1476 7, 83 | that some priests or other students specialize in the different
1477 4, 37 | pressing problems must be studied, discussed and worked out
1478 7, 83 | missiology. I recommend that such studies be undertaken especially
1479 8, 90 | had died on a cross, "a stumbling block to Jews and folly
1480 4, 37 | cities, where new customs and styles of living arise together
1481 5, 55(99) | Riflessioni e orientamenti su dialogo e missione (September
1482 5, 55(99) | Encyclical Letter Ecclesiam Suam (August 6, 1964): AAS 56 (
1483 2, 18 | everything must one day be subjected (cf. 1 Cor 15:27).~Likewise,
1484 3, 21 | Mystery in all of his divine subjectivity: as the one who is now to
1485 3, 24 | necessary for a Gentile to submit to the Jewish Law in order
1486 3, 27 | transformed their lives, and who subsequently provided a link between
1487 5, 48 | is not completed until it succeeds in building a new particular
1488 6, 63 | of Bishops, headed by the successor of Peter.119 Conscious of
1489 5, 42 | the weak and those who suffer. The complete generosity
1490 8, 89 | offering them redemption and suffered when it was rejected.~The
1491 5, 59 | soulless development cannot suffice for human beings, and an
1492 4, 37 | of pastoral work are not sufficient: what are needed are associations,
1493 4, 33 | lack Christian communities sufficiently mature to be able to incarnate
1494 6, 76 | initiatives as opportunity suggests. Conferences of Major Superiors
1495 6, 68 | selected from among the most suitable candidates, and should be
1496 3, 29 | save all human beings and sum up all things."48~Moreover,
1497 3, 24 | the Apostles records six summaries of the "missionary discourses"
1498 5, 44 | and at the same time the summit of its dynamism - a clear
1499 2, 15 | serve one another. Jesus sums up the whole Law, focusing
1500 6, 75 | prayed for this at the Last Supper when he said: "Even as you,
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