Some Reflections as We Walk Toward the 4th Centennial of the Congregation of the Mission
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https://doi.org/10.35312/6pwgvj86Keywords:
Spirituality , Evangelization , Pentecost , New World , New CatholicismAbstract
In anticipation of the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission's foundation, the author invites us to reflect on the possibility of a modern Pentecost to renew Vincentian spirituality and evangelization. He examines whether the profound experience of the original Pentecost, which revitalized the early disciples amidst crisis, can be replicated today. The author proposes that a new Pentecost requires understanding and addressing the complex, secular, and pluralistic realities of contemporary society. This reflection highlights the necessity of a genuine conversion and a return to the core Christian values, emphasizing love and openness over rigid doctrines. The author calls for the Church to engage dynamically with today's globalized and technologically advanced world, urging a shift from hierarchical structures to a more inclusive and networked approach. This transformation aims to reconnect the Church with younger generations, fostering faith through lived experiences and personal witness, and ultimately, proposing a hopeful, vibrant Christian message in the modern era.
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