Edith Stein Lecture 2018, Immaculata University, Immaculata, PARose Pacatte, D. Min.
Our world is completely wired and often we cannot see the real connections that seem invisible. In this lecture for the Edith Stein Lecture at Immaculata University on October 9, 2018, I explored questions about social media, faith, faith formation, education and evangelization, and consider how faith can be strengthened through our engagement with media.
The Emerging Church and The One Project? is a series of PowerPoint presentations asking the question if there is in fact a connection between the two. The purpose of the presentations are not to lambast those who want to lift Jesus up, but rather to allow leaders of the One Project to tell us in their own words (and the words of those promoting the project) what their goals and aspirations really are, and how these goals have been enacted in their past experiences.
Presentation 1 of 10 is a summary of the Emerging Church as defined on Wikipedia. This is a summary of the 17 page article found there which is taken from many leading proponents of the Emerging Church here in America.
Presentations 2 through 4 deal with Leonard Sweet, a leader in the Emerging Church movement and a professor at George Fox University, and many of the nearly 50 books he has authored which express his various viewpoints.
Presentations 5 through 9 deal with the five main leaders of The One Project, four of which graduated with or started DMin degrees from George Fox University under the mentorship of Leonard Sweet. In each presentation an objective look is taken at material in print telling of each leaders work and ministry up to 2012. The question will naturally follow; is this the direction we should be leading our young people in the Adventist Church?
Presentation 10 deals with the One Project gathering in Seattle, February of 2012, looking at the claims of the Project “Jesus. All” and comparing this to what really took place at the gathering. Yes, there was some good points made, and we need to lift Jesus up, but…. We also take a look at a little of the evidence suggesting The One Project is a response to GYC.
For a fully interactive edition of all 10 presentations with video clips, contact: theemergingoneproject@gmail.com
Caring as part of the social responsibilities of the churchDotun Akinsulire
The church does not exist in a vacuum; it is an integral part of the social order. To this extent, the church should be perceived as functional and relevant, in view of its place in the social order. In recent times, secular entities have been seen to display a stronger sense of social responsibility than those of the household of faith. While corporate organizations subscribe to the function of social responsibility as a code of business principle, Christian social responsibility is an extension of the church’s mandate Missio Dei. It is under-girded by Christian theology and not a commercial policy towards achieving an economic agenda.
Grand illusion UPDATED Pope Francis on Family, Media, Technology & Communicat...Rose Pacatte, D. Min.
This presentation provides the context for Pope Francis' 12 points + on media, media literacy education, communication, technology and the family in his 2016 document "Amoris Laetitia." It will provide insight and practical applications to the family and faith formation.
Pope Francis wrote and released his document on the family in 2016 during the Year of Mercy. This presentation gathers together Francis' comments on the reality, positive and negative influences and possibilities of entertainment ad information media and technologies on and for the family. Within the context of family values found in the Gospels this presentation describes media mindfulness as a faith-based response to our mediated world.
Photolithography in Constitution of India in light of writings of Sri AurobindoSurya Pratap Singh Rajawat
Photolithography in Constitution of India depicting civilization of India. INTER ALIAS ,photo of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose described as " Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and other patriots liberating ''MOTHER INDIA- BHARATMATA from outside India Page 160
Critical Remembrance And Eschatological Hope In Edward Schillebeeckx’S ...Masa Nakata
Excellent study on the theology of suffering and hope. I cannot live without this - personally and professionally. Schillebeeckx sought his theological foundation on suffering and hope in Paul\'s epistle to the Hebrews and the first epistle of Peter. I like the fact that Schillebeeckx emphasizes on the importance of solidarity in suffering - thus, put the concept of communion as priority in healing. And, establishing and maintaining this communion is critical and essential in pastoral care. He also points out a failure of solely relying on reasons (failure of enlightenment - sorry, Kant!) as his analysis of anamnesis proves that we cannot save ourselves.
Using Media & Popular Culture to Facilitate Encounters with ChristRose Pacatte, D. Min.
This is a presentation for those involved in evangelization and catechesis and offers a media literacy/media mindfulness approach to popular culture in faith formation. It defines culture, popular culture, and considers approaching these through the route of values and virtue. It invites catechists to embrace a life of prayer and cultural mysticism in their own lives to be witnesses to those with whom they share faith.
Edith Stein Lecture 2018, Immaculata University, Immaculata, PARose Pacatte, D. Min.
Our world is completely wired and often we cannot see the real connections that seem invisible. In this lecture for the Edith Stein Lecture at Immaculata University on October 9, 2018, I explored questions about social media, faith, faith formation, education and evangelization, and consider how faith can be strengthened through our engagement with media.
The Emerging Church and The One Project? is a series of PowerPoint presentations asking the question if there is in fact a connection between the two. The purpose of the presentations are not to lambast those who want to lift Jesus up, but rather to allow leaders of the One Project to tell us in their own words (and the words of those promoting the project) what their goals and aspirations really are, and how these goals have been enacted in their past experiences.
Presentation 1 of 10 is a summary of the Emerging Church as defined on Wikipedia. This is a summary of the 17 page article found there which is taken from many leading proponents of the Emerging Church here in America.
Presentations 2 through 4 deal with Leonard Sweet, a leader in the Emerging Church movement and a professor at George Fox University, and many of the nearly 50 books he has authored which express his various viewpoints.
Presentations 5 through 9 deal with the five main leaders of The One Project, four of which graduated with or started DMin degrees from George Fox University under the mentorship of Leonard Sweet. In each presentation an objective look is taken at material in print telling of each leaders work and ministry up to 2012. The question will naturally follow; is this the direction we should be leading our young people in the Adventist Church?
Presentation 10 deals with the One Project gathering in Seattle, February of 2012, looking at the claims of the Project “Jesus. All” and comparing this to what really took place at the gathering. Yes, there was some good points made, and we need to lift Jesus up, but…. We also take a look at a little of the evidence suggesting The One Project is a response to GYC.
For a fully interactive edition of all 10 presentations with video clips, contact: theemergingoneproject@gmail.com
Caring as part of the social responsibilities of the churchDotun Akinsulire
The church does not exist in a vacuum; it is an integral part of the social order. To this extent, the church should be perceived as functional and relevant, in view of its place in the social order. In recent times, secular entities have been seen to display a stronger sense of social responsibility than those of the household of faith. While corporate organizations subscribe to the function of social responsibility as a code of business principle, Christian social responsibility is an extension of the church’s mandate Missio Dei. It is under-girded by Christian theology and not a commercial policy towards achieving an economic agenda.
Grand illusion UPDATED Pope Francis on Family, Media, Technology & Communicat...Rose Pacatte, D. Min.
This presentation provides the context for Pope Francis' 12 points + on media, media literacy education, communication, technology and the family in his 2016 document "Amoris Laetitia." It will provide insight and practical applications to the family and faith formation.
Pope Francis wrote and released his document on the family in 2016 during the Year of Mercy. This presentation gathers together Francis' comments on the reality, positive and negative influences and possibilities of entertainment ad information media and technologies on and for the family. Within the context of family values found in the Gospels this presentation describes media mindfulness as a faith-based response to our mediated world.
Photolithography in Constitution of India in light of writings of Sri AurobindoSurya Pratap Singh Rajawat
Photolithography in Constitution of India depicting civilization of India. INTER ALIAS ,photo of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose described as " Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and other patriots liberating ''MOTHER INDIA- BHARATMATA from outside India Page 160
Critical Remembrance And Eschatological Hope In Edward Schillebeeckx’S ...Masa Nakata
Excellent study on the theology of suffering and hope. I cannot live without this - personally and professionally. Schillebeeckx sought his theological foundation on suffering and hope in Paul\'s epistle to the Hebrews and the first epistle of Peter. I like the fact that Schillebeeckx emphasizes on the importance of solidarity in suffering - thus, put the concept of communion as priority in healing. And, establishing and maintaining this communion is critical and essential in pastoral care. He also points out a failure of solely relying on reasons (failure of enlightenment - sorry, Kant!) as his analysis of anamnesis proves that we cannot save ourselves.
Using Media & Popular Culture to Facilitate Encounters with ChristRose Pacatte, D. Min.
This is a presentation for those involved in evangelization and catechesis and offers a media literacy/media mindfulness approach to popular culture in faith formation. It defines culture, popular culture, and considers approaching these through the route of values and virtue. It invites catechists to embrace a life of prayer and cultural mysticism in their own lives to be witnesses to those with whom they share faith.
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Core Values
Excellence
No name University is an educational enterprise. All of us, individually and collectively, work hard to ensure that our students develop the character, learn the skills, and assimilate the knowledge essential to become morally responsible leaders. The success of our University depends upon a conscientious commitment to our mission, vision, and goals.
Community
No name University develops hospitable Christian learning communities everywhere we serve. We foster a spirit of belonging, unity, and interdependence based on mutual trust and respect to create socially responsible environments that challenge all of us to listen, to learn, to change, and to serve.
Respect
Animated in the spirit of Jesus Christ, we value all individuals’ unique talents, respect their dignity, and strive to foster their commitment to excellence in our work. Our community’s strength depends on the unity and diversity of our people, on the free exchange of ideas, and on learning, living, and working harmoniously.
Personal Development
No name University stresses the development of every person’s mind, spirit, and body for a balanced life. All members of the No name University community must demonstrate their commitment to personal development to help strengthen the character of our community.
Responsible Stewardship
Our Creator blesses us with an abundance of resources. We foster a spirit of service to employ our resources for University and community development. We must be resourceful. We must optimize and apply all of the resources of our community to fulfill no name University’s mission and goals.
Integrity
The commitment of no name University to excellence demands that its members live its mission and deliver on its promise. The faculty, staff, and students pledge to be honest, just, and consistent in word and deed.
SuMMARIZING THE OPTIONS
There was a time when it seemed that religion might just dis-
appear. Throughout the modern period secularism continued
to grow. It appeared that the religions of humankind would be
superseded by science and left behind as historical artifacts, like
Egyptian temples, the Greek gods, and many Christian churches
in Northern Europe today. Certainly the hope of a world with-
out religion continues to motivate some thinkers. Richard Daw-
kins’ ‘Beyond Belief ’ movement and advertising campaigns in
Britain and Canada have precisely this outcome as their goal.
And yet at present the outcome they strive for appears unlikely.
If anything, there has been a resurgence of religious commitment
in many cultures. Any decline in religion in Europe and North
America has been more than compensated for by the rapid
growth of Pentecostal and charismatic movements in churches
around the world. Even non-religious thinkers, such as Jürgen
Habermas, one of Germany’s leading philosophers, now speak
of moving – contrary to their and others’ expectations – into a
‘post-secular society.’1
Religion, then, it appears, is.
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The Vocation and Mission of the Religion TeacherMann Rentoy
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A lecturer from the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), he has taught for more than 30 years.
He is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) where he earned a double-degree in AB Journalism and AB Literature, an MA in Creative Writing, and a PhD in Literature.
He was the Founding Executive Director of Westbridge School in Iloilo City. He was in the first batch of graduates of PAREF Southridge School, where he also taught for 15 years, occupying various posts including Principal of Intermediate School, Vice-Principal of High School and Department Head of Religion. As Moderator of “The Ridge”, the official publication of Southridge, he won 9 trophies from the Catholic Mass Media Awards including the first ever Hall of Fame for Student Publication, for winning as the best campus paper in the country for four consecutive years.
He is the Founding Executive Director of “Character Education Partnership Philippines”, or CEP Philippines, an international affiliate of CEP in Washington, DC, USA. As Founder of CEP Philippines, he has been invited to speak all over the country, as well as in Washington D.C., San Diego, California, USA, Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He also serves as the Founding President of Center for 4th and 5th Rs (Respect & Responsibility) Asia, otherwise known as the Thomas Lickona Institute for Asia. He is probably the most visible advocate of character formation in the country, having spoken to hundreds of schools and universities around the Philippines.
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A prayer on ignatius & earth in prepraration for ignatius' feastDnc Times
We have a novena prayer service prepared by DNC Scholastics on the theme Ignatius and Mother Earth. I have not included the readings here, but you could take Bible/Laudato Si/ other documents
2. 24 May 2014, Feast of Our Lady of
Wayside
By Fr. Adolfo Nicholas,
The superior General,
SJ
3. LONG TRADITION OF SJ
The long tradition of the involvement of the Society of Jesus in the
intellectual apostolate forms part of our religious identity.
We know that the first companions came to know one other in Paris
while they were studying to become Masters of Arts. We
remember the participation of some of the first Jesuits (Diego Laínez,
Alfonso Salmerón and Claude Le Jay) at the Council of Trent as
theological experts
We preserve the memory of the efforts of so many Jesuits in the creation
and development of the Roman College, an institution which became a
recognized center for scientific studies in the seventeenth century.
Up to the present, many other Jesuits have played an important role in
the dialogue between science and faith, and, in a more general way, in
the dialogue between faith and reason.
This tradition is one of the apostolic preferences of the Society.
4. CHALLENGING CONTEXT
OF
INTELLECTUAL APOSTOLATE
Many new questions emerge from developments in
science and technology
Globalisation
Ecological care of our Planet
Religious Fundamentalism & Terrorism
Racial & Ethnic Conflicts
Majoritarianism vs Minority Groups
Developed, Developing and Under-developed Countries
Marginalized People
5. Responding to these questions requires openness to
intellectual reflection regarding all the fields of our mission.
Our openness will be innovative when faced with the challenges of
our world, thereby contributing in a specific way to the
development of the sciences.
Jesuits, as true apostolic labourers will often be led to propose in a
thoughtful and responsible way, an approach that is critical of the
values that underlie some developments in today’s world.
Similarly, it may be that their involvement with the reality of the
world may lead them to take active part with others in shared
initiatives to promote human dignity in our world.
Research and training for responding to new and complex
questions that the current economic crisis poses, locally, nationally
and internationally are very important .
(World of Work at the University of Compobasso, 5, July)
6. Within the Church countless issues are being studied and reflected upon with
great freedom. Differing currents of thought in philosophy, theology and
pastoral practice, if open to being reconciled by the Spirit in respect & love,
can enable the Church to grow, since all of them help to express more clearly
the immense riches of God’s word. (Evangelii Gaudium,
no.40)
Whether we work in universities, periodicals, social centers, retreat
houses or research laboratories, whether we are involved in the youth
apostolate, in parish life or in ecclesial movements –
Whatever field the Jesuit mode of involvement in apostolic life is, it
includes reflection on the social, economic and political context and on
the anthropological questions of our time.
The intellectual dimension is part of all our ministries (cf. CG 34, d. 16).
Thus, we need to be prepared to enter into this dimension from the start of
our formation.
The letter is a call to a renewal of the intellectual apostolate.
7. AN APOSTOLATE AT THE SERVICE OF THE
MISSION OF THE CHURCH
The intellectual apostolate helps us
discover God’s presence and activity in the depths of reality
and to share this discovery.
We want to be open to the presence of God who, even today,
works in our societies and cultures, as He does in the heart
of every human being (cf. Sp. Ex. 235-236).
The intellectual apostolate contributes to the mission of the
Society with a faith that promotes justice, that is present at the
frontiers, that form part of our human condition, and that
multiplies efforts to promote reconciliation (cf. GC 35, d.3,
nn.12-80).
This means that our openness will be innovative when faced
with the challenges of our world, thereby contributing in a
specific way to the development of the sciences.
8. Jesuits, as true apostolic laborers, will often be led to propose
in a thoughtful and responsible way, an approach that is critical
of the values that underlie some developments in today’s world
(for example, in the areas of economics and bioethics).
In a world in which the link between faith and culture is
controverted,
in which, in a similar way, the relationship between faith and
reason is questioned,
the need for intellectual depth in the apostolic life is urgent.
Together with others, the Society of Jesus seeks to respond to
this call, with determination and humility, sharing thus in the
mission of the Church.
9. VARIOUS WAYS OF LIVING OUT
THE INTELLECTUAL APOSTOLATE
Although we should not forget the intellectual dimension that is
present in all our ministries, it is possible to distinguish different
ways of living out the intellectual apostolate, properly so called, in
the Society:
1. Some Jesuits receive a mission that invites them to be part of
an intellectual community (for example, in the natural or social
sciences, or the humanities) or to develop research in philosophy or
theology. Their mission can be described as a “ministry of
research” and it unfolds in study, in belonging to a worldwide
community of researchers, in publishing in specialized journals etc.
2. 2. Other Jesuits are involved in higher education. As professors
in universities (whether the institution depends on the Society or
not) they participate fully in the life of their institutes or
faculties. These Jesuits involved in the “ministry of teaching”
are, or should also be, involved in the “ministry of research”.
10. VARIOUS WAYS OF LIVING OUT
THE INTELLECTUAL APOSTOLATE
3. Some, who may be members of one or other of the two
first groups already mentioned, are involved in some way in the
formation of Jesuits: that is, in the philosophical and theological
studies of scholastics and brothers.
4. Other Jesuits are involved in the accompaniment of those
actively involved in fields such as social development, economics,
medicine, and politics.
They enable these Jesuits to develop, through and with
those whom they serve, a “ministry of discernment in the world”,
that is exercised, for example, in movements, in journals,
or in cultural and social centers.
11. THE SPIRITUAL ATTITUDE REQUIRED FOR
THE INTELLECTUAL APOSTOLATE
The intellectual depth to which we are called
has a spiritual perspective as its foundation.
In whatever way Jesuits live out their
intellectual work, humility, abnegation and
patience are needed.
A Long Journey
Readiness to live in certain solitude
Openness to sharing and collaboration with
others
12. THE SPIRITUAL ATTITUDE REQUIRED FOR THE
INTELLECTUAL APOSTOLATE
The Jesuit commitment to the intellectual apostolate must be
free of every desire for personal advancement and of a spirit of
competition and rivalry,
because this commitment is inspired by a desire to serve.
In particular, studies at the level of the doctorate are not done
to give a Jesuit a gratifying image of himself.
In the field of intellectual work as well, every Jesuit is called to
receive his mission as the fruit of a discernment carried out
with his superiors.
I wish now to dwell on a particular form of the intellectual
apostolate:
the “ministry of research”
13. TO CARRY ON THIS TRADITION OF THE SOCIETY IN THE
“MINISTRY OF RESEARCH” TODAY,
1. HOW SHOULD FIELDS OF STUDY AROUND WHICH THIS
MINISTRY CAN BE DEVELOPED BE CHOSEN?
2. HOW DOES ONE DO PLANNING FOR THIS MINISTRY?
3. WHO SHOULD BE MISSIONED TO THIS MINISTRY?
4. HOW SHOULD THIS MINISTRY BE LIVED OUT?
14. 5, July
Speaking this afternoon to an estimated 20,000 young people from
the diocese of Molise and Abruzzo at the Shrine of Castelpetroso in
southern Italy, the Holy Father called on the young faithful present
to look out for what really matters in life and that which remains
stable over time.
Contemporary society and its prevailing cultural models –
"culture of the provisional“
- do not provide a climate conducive to the formation of stable life
choices with solid bonds, built on the rock of love and responsibility
rather than on the sand of emotion.
The desire for individual autonomy is pushed to the point of
always putting everything into question
and breaking with relative ease important choices and lengthy
reflections, life paths freely undertaken with commitment and
dedication.
This feeds superficiality in taking responsibility,
15. The Pope stressed that the human heart aspires to “great things” and
urged young people to “take courage” and pursue their future “together
with Jesus.”
“Alone we cannot do it,” the Pope said. “Faced with the pressure of
events and fashions, we will not be able to find the right path, and even
if we could find it, we would not have enough strength to persevere...
“And here comes the invitation of the Lord Jesus: ‘If you want ... follow
me.’ He invites us to accompany us on the journey.”
“How nice to be able to face the vicissitudes of life in the company of
Jesus,
to have with us his person and his message!
He does not take away autonomy or freedom;
on the contrary, he strengthens our fragility, allowing us to be truly free
to do good,
to be truly strong to continue doing so….