Hubertus Blaumeiser introduces an Ekklesía issue exploring artificial intelligence from an anthropological, educational and pastoral perspective, alongside a special feature on Cardinal François-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận, whose witness of hope remains strikingly relevant fifty years after The Road of Hope.
Today’s Time and Spaces explores how the Church is responding to the social, religious and spiritual challenges identified by the Synod, fostering communities of welcome, belonging and mission in an increasingly secular, mobile and digitally connected world.
In a fragmented world marked by the collapse of communities and social bonds, this editorial reflects on the Christian call to “empty oneself” in service of others, proposing kenosis as the foundation for authentic communion, synodality and a renewed humanity.
The 4 Corners ecumenical festival in Belfast brings faith, art and community to transform division into dialogue and offering hope for reconciliation.
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Mervat Kelli. Friendship grows through trust, openness and mutual respect. Reflecting on personal experience, this article shows how authentic relationships become a path to dialogue, reconciliation and deeper communion across cultures, traditions and differences.
Jesús Morán asks how can Christians live faithfully amid uncertainty and complexity? This article explores a spirituality of discernment, dialogue and hope, showing how the Gospel offers wisdom for navigating an interconnected world while fostering communion, responsibility and shared mission.
Piero Coda writes about how true spiritual growth begins within. This article explores the inner journey of conversion, showing how openness to God transforms the heart, deepens self-knowledge and enables authentic relationships marked by communion, love and shared discipleship.
reflects on Jesus’ promise to be present among those united in his name, this article explores how Christ’s living presence transforms relationships, builds communion and inspires a spirituality of unity at the heart of Christian life.
focus | insights A biblical reflection on the Life of Communion and Mysticism Our filial relationship with God and fraternal communion Gérard Rossé In exploring
Towards a Mysticism of the “We” explores the spirituality of communion as the heart of Christian life. Drawing on Scripture, theology and lived experience, the articles examine how relationships rooted in God’s presence transform individuals, communities and society. Inspired by Pope Francis, Chiara Lubich and contemporary theologians, the issue presents the “mysticism of the we” as a path towards synodality, friendship, unity and mission in today’s world.
focus | thought of the Church Selected texts Mysticism of encounter Pope Francis While perhaps not the first to speak of a spirituality of ‘the
focus | insights A new step in the history of Christian spirituality Seeking, finding and experiencing God Michel Vandeleene While visiting the international city of
focus | insights A reflection in the light of Evangelii Gaudium Charisms and consecrated life today Fabio Ciardi In the Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, we find
Drawing on the African experience of Small Christian Communities, Innocent Thibault Ndoreraho presents the Church as a family rooted in communion, participation and mission, showing how local communities foster faith, mutual care, evangelization and a synodal style of Christian life.
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