Q25. How does man respond to God who reveals himself?
By his Revelation, “the invisible God, from the fullness of his love, addresses men as his friends, and moves among them, in order to invite and receive them into his own company.” The adequate response to this invitation is faith (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 142). Download a file for animation on this theme> 3 Compass of my life
Author: selvam
God in the City
God in the City
by Sahaya G. Selvam, sdb
Salesian Family Study Days,UK, January 2012
0.0. The objective of these reflections is to see how urban cultures are evolving and becoming global; and then to ask ourselves: how could we be the church in this context? And how could we open up ourselves to an experience of God that will make it meaningful for us to be compassionate to others.
0.1. When faced with the need for change, for fear of chaos, we tend to fall back to rigidity. Integration seems to be the healthier option!
0.2. When faced with the need to understand reality, it may be easier to take one of the extreme options between naïve realism and anti-realism. Critical realism seems to be the more meaningful option!
0.3. God and Revelation: If God is eternal, and eternity is a continuous now (St Augustine), then God’s revelation is here and now! Should we apply […]
Neujahr – Fest der Gottesmutter Maria
Neujahr – Fest der Gottesmutter Maria
„Der Herr segne dich“ (Num 6, 24)
Heute ist ein Tag des Segens. Durch das Neue Jahr segnet Gott uns. Er schenkt uns aufs Neue die Gelegenheit, in der Liebe zu wachsen, ihm näher zu kommen und ihn in der Person Jesu zu erfahren.
Heute ist ein Tag des Segens. Wir verehren Maria, die unter allen Frauen gesegnet wurde, als die Mutter Gottes. „Als die Zeit gekommen war, sandte Gott seinen Sohn, geboren aus einer Frau…“ (Gal 4, 4).
Heute ist ein Tag des Segens. Am achten Tag nach Weihnachten denken wir an die feierliche Namensgebung Jesu. Wir verehren und preisen Jesu heiligen Namen. Wir erkennen dankbar an, dass mit dem Namen Jesu Kraft und Segen verbunden sind. In Phil 2, 9-10 schreibt Paulus: „Und darum hat Gott ihn über alle erhöht und ihm einen Namen gegeben, der größer ist als alle Namen, damit alle im Himmel, auf […]
Do you wish to volunteer to help someone in the developing world?
Do you wish to volunteer to help someone in the developing world? – without going out of your home; without any risk; without giving out money?
Often scholars/students from the English-speaking developing world (especially India and East Africa) find it difficult to publish their academic works because English is not their first language. They need someone to correct their writings. Often valuable pieces of writings are lost because these writers simply lack the self-confidence to share their texts.
If only someone could correct their English and give an international opinion! Are you willing to offer your time to this worthy cause? You don’t need to be trained in copy-editing. If you are a native English speaker and have had some experience in dealing with texts, you could be of great help. This is not a full time task at all. If you choose to help you will be put in contact with […]
Positive Psychology as a theoretical framework for psychology of religion
Psychology of religion is now a well acknowledged branch of psychology that uses the theoretical framework and methodology of mainstream psychology to examine religious sentiment and behaviour – collective and individual. The paper begins by reflecting on the dilemma that the psychological study of religion faces: between a measurement paradigm and seeking an overarching theoretical framework. The second part of the paper focuses on one contemporary movement within mainstream psychology, namely, positive psychology that engages with existential questions like wellbeing and happiness, with an empirical grounding. Moreover, research and intervention within positive psychology are led by a catalogue of core virtues and character strengths that have strong religious underpinnings. The paper discusses the viable use of the theoretical and methodological framework of positive psychology in the study of religion, and considers the added value that positive psychology brings to teaching and learning about religion in secular contexts.
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