This essay will assess how the processes of mission and Christianization have changed the Church, its theology and practice in the past, and continue to do so in the present. Three specific examples of change will be considered, two historic and one contemporary. First, the rejection of Old Testament ritual laws by the Apostolic Church in order to welcome Gentiles into the Church will be examined. Second, an example of adaptation from the period of the conversion of the Anglo-Saxons will be considered in relation to blood feud. A third example will be the contemporary practice of “Breakfast Church” as a tool of mission today. In each case the extent of change to theology and practice will be considered.

2020-01-01·Health of People, Health of Planet and Our Responsibility

Call to Action from Faith Leaders

作者: Alastair Redfern

This chapter will consider the responsibilities of faith leaders in pursuing the agenda of the health of people and the health of the planet—not least because of the particular opportunities and contributions available to faith communities at this significant moment of our global history. Consideration will be given to two key areas: first, the context into which faith leaders are challenged to contribute to this crucial agenda, and second, some possible responses, challenges and perspectives that faith leaders might offer.

2019-01-01·Leaning into the Spirit

Chiara Lubich and Decision-Making: A Spiritual Methodology of Mutual Reception Based on Christ Crucified and Forsaken

作者: Callan Slipper

Chiara Lubich’s spirituality of unity and Receptive Ecumenism have profound affinities. Some of these are outlined as the spirituality of unity is briefly presented. This spirituality offers a way of discernment that produces an effective form of decision-making that is theologically and pneumatologically grounded. The process is described with reference to a case study of decision-making within the Focolare Movement founded by Chiara Lubich. A core element of the decision-making process is mutual reception, which points to possibilities both for discernment within denominations and for the ecumenical practice of learning across denominations. In all cases mutual reception is accessed by the ascetic practice of a living theologia crucis.

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