Through the life of missionary bishop Dom Mario Pasqualotto, Piero Facci recounts a vocation rooted in putting God first, lived through communion, missionary service and a preferential love for those on society’s margins, especially vulnerable young people.
In an age of growing secularization, Manuel María Bru Alonso proposes that the future of evangelization lies not in larger institutions but in creative, welcoming communities that embody communion, synodality and missionary witness through relationships, prayer and service.
Drawing on the Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the Church as a community of communion, service and shared discernment, calling Christians to reject individualism and walk together as witnesses of unity and love.
‘Demasulinizing’ the Church Pope Francis Man-woman reciprocity and the irreplaceable contribution of women to ecclesial and civil life have been among the signposts of Francis’
Men and Women: Together April to June 2025 – Issue no 27 – 2025/2 Open Sea EDITORIAL HUBERTUS BLAUMEISER Open Sea EDITORIAL HUBERTUS BLAUMEISER thought
Pope Francis invites Christians to cultivate openness, humility and a willingness to listen. His reflections encourage a Church that welcomes different perspectives, embraces dialogue and remains attentive to the Holy Spirit, fostering authentic participation and communion within its communities.
Cardinal João Braz de Aviz reflects on the future of consecrated life, twenty-five years after Vita consecrata. Addressing challenges facing religious communities, he highlights fraternity, lifelong formation, renewed relationships and Gospel-centred living as essential paths towards authentic renewal and mission.
TOGETHERFOR OUR COMMON HOME The 5th anniversary of Laudato Sí: Towards and integral ecology The Journey of EcoOne Interview with EcoOne’s coordinator, Luca Fiorani On November 26,
Drawing on the Franciscan tradition, Egidio Canil and his co-authors explore the spiritual foundations of Pope Francis’ Fratelli tutti. They highlight the importance of fraternity, dialogue and the Church’s charisms in fostering universal communion, solidarity and relationships that embrace humanity.
TOGETHERFOR OUR COMMON HOME All in the same boat Pope Francis In today’s world, the sense of belonging to a single human family is fading
TOGETHERFOR OUR COMMON HOME Entering a new era as one human family Editorial When Christopher Columbus arrived in the Caribbean, he actually thought he had
How can we build a more united and sustainable world? Inspired by Pope Francis’ Fratelli tutti and Laudato si’, this issue explores universal fraternity, ecumenical dialogue, integral ecology and care for our common home. Through theological reflections and practical experiences, it highlights how Christian communities can foster solidarity, deepen relationships and promote social and environmental responsibility in today’s world.
EDITORIAL – A Synodal Approach: Concretizing Communion POPE FRANCIS – Together, as the holy People of God CHIARA LUBICH – The True Face of
Drawing on his Message for the World Day of Peace, Pope Francis presents fraternity as the essential path to justice, solidarity and lasting peace. He calls humanity to overcome indifference and recognise every person as a brother or sister.
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 Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland Entering the wound Mgr Brendan Leahy Pope Francis’ recent trip to Ireland for the World Meeting of