lunedì 26 giugno 2023

DESAFIOS DE LA EDUCACION: FAMILIA Y ESCUELA

 DESAFIOS DE LA EDUCACION CATOLICA EN EL MONDO CONTENPORANEO: 

ROL DE LA FAMILIA Y LA ESCUELA

Jueves 29 junio 2023 - horas 10-12 Chile

horas 16-18 Roma

link:  https://reuna.zoom.us/j/89445542740?pwd=bDl0cTRtaDJiQTRHcDk0WDVkdTJKZz09


  

sabato 24 giugno 2023

ON MISSION WITH PETER


On mission with Peter

Annual meeting 

with moderators

Theme of the Meeting: 

Apostolicity, the heart

 of movements' identity


The coming year marks the 25th anniversary of the first World Congress of Ecclesial Movements and New Communities, organised by the Pontifical Council for the Laity, which ended with a solemn Vigil of Pentecost in St Peter's Square with Pope John Paul II on 30 May 1998.

 The event was of great importance for the journey of numerous ecclesial realities, many of them born in the years immediately preceding or following the Second Vatican Council.

 It was an event that marked the ecclesial journey of these aggregations and greatly stimulated dialogue between them and with the Holy See.

 The apostolicity of the movements and the historic event of 1998

 On Thursday 22 June, in Rome, the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life hosted the moderators of the associations, ecclesial movements, new communities and other entities recognised or erected by it, for its regular annual meeting. The title of the meeting, "On Mission with Peter. Apostolicity at the heart of the movements' identity', was intended to recall that historic event.  Here too, in fact, there was reflection on the 'theological positioning' of the movements, a theme that the then Card. Joseph Ratzinger illustrated in his report to the Congress: a contribution of great ecclesial relevance which has retained all its topicality and which today can illuminate the path and the challenges that associations and movements find themselves living. If apostolicity, understood as the missionary and universal openness of the Church, is the theological "place" of movements inspired by the Holy Spirit, then it is important that this dimension is never lost if these realities intend to be faithful to their identity.

 The journey made by the movements in these twenty-five years

 The day's events were divided into two parts: in the morning, after an introduction by Card. Kevin Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery, Fr Paolo Prosperi, of the Priestly Fraternity of the Missionaries of St Charles Borromeo, retraced the journey made by the movements in the twenty-five years since that conference, considering the Magisterium and today's challenges. In the afternoon, the session was dedicated to the testimonies of the participants, who were invited to tell how in these years they have accepted and lived the challenge of apostolic life, as explained by Card. Ratzinger in his lecture: an evangelical, missionary life, which is implemented in charity and service.

 Facing a time of change with boldness and creativity

 The aim of the meeting and the ensuing reflection was to face the challenges of this time of epochal change with boldness and creativity, to rethink structures, style and methods of evangelisation of aggregative realities, without lacking generosity and courage.

The meeting was attended by one hundred and fifty participants from the five continents: moderators and other members of the central governing bodies of the associations recognised by the ministry, for a day of reflection and sharing.

 The meeting was also attended by the President and Special Advisor of the UMEC-WUCT, Jan De Groof and Giovanni Perrone


    

 FARRELL - Introductory Remarks [EN]

  FARRELL - Abstract Introduzione [IT]

  PROSPERI - Abstract Intervento [IT]

  PHOTOGALLERY




martedì 20 giugno 2023

BLAISE PASCAL, BRILLANT PHILOSOPHER

Pope Francis celebrates 'brilliant' mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal

In a new Apostolic Letter released on the day he would have turned 400, Pope Francis praises the “brilliant and inquisitive mind” of the French thinker Blaise Pascal.

By Joseph Tulloch

 "A tireless seeker of the truth".

 That’s how Pope Francis defines Blaise Pascal, the French mathematician, physicist and philosopher born 400 years ago today.

 The Pope has dedicated an Apostolic Letter to him, stressing his scientific brilliance, concern for the poor, and relentless search for God.

 The letter

A key theme of Pope Francis’ letter is the “brilliant and inquisitive mind” of Pascal. A child prodigy, he made important breakthroughs in mathematics and, at age 19, invented an arithmetic calculator, a forerunner of the modern computer.

 The Pope stresses that Pascal used his intellectual gifts to wrestle with “the questions that troubled his age”, inventing, for example, the “five-penny coaches” system, the world’s first public transport network.

 The Holy Father goes on to praise Pascal – who, aged 31, underwent a conversion experience he referred to as the “Night of Fire” – for his nuanced understanding of the role of reason in religious belief.

 On the one hand, the Pope says, Pascal argued for the "reasonableness of faith in God”; on the other, precisely because of his own intellectual prowess, he also recognised reason’s limits, and stressed the importance of responding with faith to God’s call.

 A final theme to emerge from the letter is Pascal’s attention to those less well-off than himself.

 The Pope quotes Pascal’s words on his deathbed: “If the physicians tell the truth, and God grants that I recover from this sickness, I am resolved to have no other work or occupation for the rest of my life except to serve the poor.”

“It is moving,” Pope Francis writes, “to realize that in the last days of his life, so great a genius as Blaise Pascal saw nothing more pressing than the need to devote his energies to works of mercy.”

 Cardinal Tolentino: Pope “profound admirer” of Pascal’s

At a press conference convened to present the Apostolic Letter, Cardinal Tolentino de Mendonça  – the Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture and Education – stressed that Pope Francis is a “profound admirer” of Pascal.

The Cardinal noted that the Pope has released (or is planning to release) a number of such Apostolic Letters, on figures, such as Dante Alighieri and Saint Therese of Lisieux, whom he judges “beacons” for the contemporary world.

Pascal, the Portuguese Cardinal said, is one such beacon, because he “brings everything together”: science and faith, philosophy and mathematics, spirituality and a practical mindset.

He also stressed that Pope Francis’ letter, as well as discussing the well-known aspects of the French writer’s life, makes an original contribution in that it delves into lesser-known territory, such as his concern for the poor.

In response to a question about Pascal’s association with Jansenism, a controversial theological movement in the early modern Church, the Cardinal said that the French writer was “perfectly Catholic.”

SUBLIMITAS ET MISERIA HOMINIS

[ AR  - DE  - EN  - ES  - FR  - IT  - PL  - PT ]





sabato 3 giugno 2023

UMEC-WUCT A L'UNESCO

« EDUCATION, 

REVISION DE LA RECOMMANDATION 1974 »

 

 Du 30 mai au 02 Juin 2023 à Paris, l’UNESCO a organisé la réunion du Comité Spécial pour la révision de la Recommandation de 1974 concernant « l’éducation pour la compréhension, la coopération et la paix internationale et l’éducation relative aux droits de l’homme et aux libertés internationales fondamentales. »

Avec l’évolution du monde actuel dans différents secteurs ainsi ce comité de l’UNESCO dans son document de travail nous précise en ces termes en ce qui concerne l’éducation : « Avec l’;expansion significative de la recherche en éducation et des développements technologiques, le domaine de l’éducation a également évolué. Les réponses éducatives aux défis sociétaux sont de plus en plus fondées sur des données probantes, globales, numériques et intersectorielles, nécessitant une coopération à travers et entre les sociétés et au-delà des frontières traditionnelles (territoriales et culturelles). Ces évolutions offrent également de nouvelles possibilités de consolidation de la paix et de promotion de la solidarité internationale. Ainsi la révision de la Recommandation constitue une occasion unique de raviver et d’actualiser le consensus mondial autour du rôle de l’éducation sous toutes ses formes pour préparer les apprenants de tous âges et les générations futures à faire face aux chocs futurs et à façonner des programmes plus justes, durables et sains et un avenir pacifique. »

C’est une rencontre qui réunit les différents acteurs dans ce domaine de l’Education en marche vers 2030 « Le comité de l’Unesco, les Etats membres, et les observateurs. » Ces travaux tenus au siège mondial de l’UNESCO à Paris ont permis aux participants de se concentrer sur la nouvelle formulation de la recommandation telle que proposée « Recommandation sur l’éducation pour la paix. Pour la promotion de la compréhension et de la coopération internationale, des droits de l’homme, des libertés fondamentales et du développement durable à travers l’éducation. ».

Après avoir adopté cette nouvelle proposition, les participants ont analysé les recommandations du document de travail, les définitions des termes aux fins de la présente Recommandation, les objectifs et d’autres aspects. Ce moment a permis de clarifier la compréhension de la Recommandation. Nous nous permettons de citer les termes et les objectifs de ce document qui indiqueront notre activité d’éducation :

- Les Termes de définitions : « Education, compréhension internationale, la culture de la paix, les droits de l’homme et les libertés fondamentales, l’éducation aux droits de l’homme, l’éducation au développement durable, l’éducation à la citoyenneté mondiale, l’éducation transformatrice. »

- Les objectifs : « La capacité d’analyse et le sens critique, l’aptitude à anticiper, le respect de la diversité, la conscience de soi, le sentiment d’interdépendance et d’appartenance à une humanité commune et diverse et à la planète Terre, l’autonomisation, le libre arbitre et la résilience, l’aptitude à prendre des décisions, l’aptitude à la concertation, la capacité d’adaptation et la créativité, les compétences en matière de citoyenneté, les compétences en matière de résolution et de transformation pacifiques des conflits, l’éducation aux médias et à l’information et les compétences numériques et de communication.»

 A l’issue des travaux, les orientations seront mises en application dans le monde entier avec le soutien des Etats, les ONGs, pour une éducation souhaitée pour la formation de l’Homme intégral, en particulier les enfants et les jeunes. Nous félicitons et remercions madame Stefania Giannini,  les membres de l’UNESCO du Comité organisateur de cette grande rencontre d’avoir aidé tous les participants à repartir sur des nouvelles bases de l’Education définie en tenant compte du contexte actuel de notre monde.

Au terme des avis et considérations, le thème retenu qui accompagnera plusieurs le domaine de l’éducation pendant plusieurs années est le suivant : « Recommandation sur l’éducation pour la paix et les droits de l’Homme, la compréhension et la coopération internationales, les libertés fondamentales, la citoyenneté mondiale et le développement durable » Nous soulignons que les travaux de finalisation vont se poursuivre en juillet 2023.

L’UMEC-WUCT se servira des recommandations de l’UNESCO pour intégrer dans l’élaboration de ses programmes pour marcher ensemble comme acteurs de l’éducation en soutenant l’importance des objectifs du Programme de développement durable à l’horizon 2030 des Nations Unies, qui souligne qu’il ne peut y avoir de développement durable sans paix ni de paix sans développement durable.

L’Union Mondiale des Enseignants Catholiques (UMEC-WUCT) a participé à ces assises de l’UNESCO avec une grande joie et reconnaissance d’être invitée à ce grand événement mondial dans le domaine de l’éducation qui concerne tout âge. Notre participation a été sous le titre d’Observateur et nous avons été représentés par le Père Albert Kabuge, et Mme Christine Roche,  qui ont suivi ses activités avec attention. Pere Kabuge a exprimé que l’ambiance de ces assises était animée d’esprit de famille, d’écoute et d’attention à chaque participant pendant les intervenions. 

A cette occasion il remercie le président Professeur Jan De Groof et son Comité qui ont accordé sa présence, sa participation à ses réunions.

 "Tous ensemble pour l’éducation et pour un monde meilleur".

 

giovedì 1 giugno 2023

MEETING WITH CARDINAL TAGLE

 MEETING WITH 

CARDINAL TAGLE

 en - fr - it 

Today, 1 June, His Most Reverend Eminence Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelisation, received the Secretary General of the UMEC-WUCT, Giuseppe Desideri, and Giovanni Perrone s.a., to discuss issues related to the support of educational projects presented by realities with special economic needs. His Eminence was shown the aims of the Union and given documentation on the activities implemented thanks to the contribution of the Papal Foundation and institutions that are part of the Union.

Desideri and Perrone had previously met with Monsignor Roberto Campisi, Councillor of the Secretariat of State, for the same reasons. With the new provisions of the Papal Foundation, requests for new contributions will have to be sent by the Apostolic Nuncios of the various nations.

His Eminence expressed appreciation for the activities carried out by the Union and assured that he would do his utmost to make the valuable solidarity work carried out by the Union over the past decade possible. Unfortunately, in recent years the Dicastery and the Pontifical Mission Societies have received fewer and fewer resources: on the one hand, world poverty has increased and on the other, people's generosity has decreased, also because of the pandemic and wars. A lot of money is spent on making weapons and less and less money on helping the needy, His Eminence said, with deep regret.

The serious precariousness in which many peoples live was discussed, due to educational poverty, food shortages and serious health situations that mainly affect children.

The Cardinal hoped that in schools in affluent countries, but also in church communities, education for solidarity and peace and constant attention - not only in words - for those who suffer would be renewed and strengthened.

The UMEC-WUCT representatives assured that they would urge the members of the Union to do more and better.

His Eminence warmly welcomed the invitation to address the next Council of the Union.

For this year, requests for support and related projects can be sent to the Union Secretariat for submission to the Dicastery. For this purpose, the Secretary General will send a letter specifying the modalities of the planning and submission. Given the economic difficulties of the Dicastery, the projects will have to be submitted concerning real needs and not very expensive.

A summary of the projects submitted will be circulated so that associations, schools and private individuals can also generously contribute to their implementation.

 

RENCONTRE AVEC LE CARDINAL TAGLE

 Aujourd'hui, 1er juin, Son Éminence le Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-préfet du Dicastère pour l'Évangélisation, a reçu le Secrétaire général de l'UMEC-WUCT, Giuseppe Desideri, et Giovanni Perrone sa, pour discuter des questions liées au soutien des projets éducatifs présentés par des réalités ayant des besoins économiques spéciaux. Son Éminence a pris connaissance des objectifs de l'Union et a reçu de la documentation sur les activités mises en œuvre grâce à la contribution de la Fondation pontificale et des institutions qui font partie de l'Union. 

Desideri et Perrone avaient déjà rencontré Monseigneur Roberto Campisi, Conseiller de la Secrétairerie d'Etat, pour les mêmes raisons. Avec les nouvelles dispositions de la Fondation pontificale, les demandes de nouvelles contributions devront être envoyées par les nonces apostoliques des différentes nations. Son Éminence a exprimé son appréciation pour les activités menées par l'Union et a assuré qu'il ferait tout son possible pour rendre possible le précieux travail de solidarité mené par l'Union au cours de la dernière décennie. Malheureusement, ces dernières années, le Dicastère et les Œuvres Pontificales Missionnaires ont reçu de moins en moins de ressources : d'une part, la pauvreté mondiale a augmenté et, d'autre part, la générosité des gens a diminué, notamment à cause des pandémies et des guerres. Beaucoup d'argent est dépensé pour fabriquer des armes et de moins en moins pour aider les nécessiteux, a déclaré Son Éminence, avec un profond regret.

La grande précarité dans laquelle vivent de nombreuses personnes a été évoquée, notamment en raison de la pauvreté éducative, des pénuries alimentaires et des graves problèmes de santé qui touchent principalement les enfants.

Le Cardinal a souhaité que dans les écoles des pays riches, mais aussi dans les communautés ecclésiales, l'éducation à la solidarité et à la paix et l'attention constante - pas seulement en paroles - à ceux qui souffrent soient renouvelées et renforcées.

Les représentants de l'UMEC-WUCT ont assuré qu'ils encourageraient les membres de l'Union à faire plus et mieux.

Son Éminence a accueilli chaleureusement l'invitation à s'adresser au prochain Conseil de l'Union.

Pour cette année, les demandes de soutien et les projets y afférents peuvent être envoyés au Secrétariat de l'Union pour être soumis au Dicastère. A cet effet, le Secrétaire général enverra une lettre précisant les modalités de planification et de soumission. Compte tenu des difficultés économiques du Dicastère, il est évident que les projets présentés devront correspondre à des besoins réels et ne pas être très onéreux.

Un résumé des projets soumis sera diffusé afin que les associations, les écoles et les particuliers puissent également contribuer généreusement à leur réalisation.

 INCONTRO CON IL CARDINALE TAGLE

 Oggi, 1 giugno, Sua Eminenza Reverendissima il Cardinale lUIS aNTONIO Tagle, Pro-Prefetto del Dicastero per l'Evangelizzazione, ha ricevuto il Segretario generale dell'UMEC-WUCT, Giuseppe Desideri, e Giovanni Perrone sa, per discutere su tematiche relative al sostegno di progetti educativi presentati da realtà con particolari bisogni economici. A Sua Eminenza sono state illustrate le finalità dell'Unione ed è stata consegnata la documentazione relativa elle attività realizzate grazie al contributo della Papal Foundation e di istituzioni che fanno parte dell'Unione. 

Precedentemente Desideri e Perrone avevano incontrato, per gli stessi motivi, Monsignor Roberto Campisi, Assessore della Segreteria di Stato. Con le nuove disposizioni della Papal Foundation le richieste di nuovi contributi dovranno essere inviate dai Nunzi Apostolici delle varie nazioni. Sua Eminenza ha espresso apprezzamento per le attività svolte dall'Unione e ha assicurato che farà il possibile per rendere possibile la pregevole attività di solidarietà svolta dall'Unione in quest'ultimo decennio. Purtoppo, negli ultimi anni il Dicastero e le Pontificie Opere Missionarie hanno ricevuto sempre minori risorse: da un lato è aumentata la povertà nel mondo e dall'altro è diminuita la generosità delle persone, anche a causa della Pandemia e delle guerre. Si spendono molti soldi per fabbricare armi e sempre meno soldi per aiutare i bisognosi, ha detto, con vivo rammarico, Sua Eminenza.

Si è discusso sulla grave precarietà in cui vivono molti popoli,  a causa in particolare della povertà educativa, della carenza alimentare, dei conflitti e  delle gravi situazioni sanitarie che colpiscono principalmente i bambini.

Il Cardinale auspica che nelle scuole dei Paesi benestanti, ma anche nelle comunità ecclesiali, si rinnovi e si rinforzi l'educazione alla solidarietà e alla pace e la costante attenzione - non solo a parole - per coloro che soffrono.

I rappresentati dell'UMEC-WUCT hanno assicurato che solleciteranno i membri dell'Unione a fare di più e meglio.

Sua Eminenza ha accolto con vivo piacere l'invito ad intervenire al prossimo Consiglio dell'Unione.

Per quest'anno la richiesta di sostegno e i relativi progetti potranno pervenire alla Segreteria dell'Unione per essere presentati al Dicastero. A tal fine il Segretario Generale invierà una lettera per specificare le modalità della progettazione e dell'invio. Date le difficoltà economiche del Dicastero, è chiaro che bisognerà presentare progetti riguardanti effettive necessità e non molto costosi.

Una sintesi dei progetti presentati sarà diffusa affinché anche associazioni, scuole e privati possano generosamente contribuire alla loro realizzazione.


lunedì 29 maggio 2023

TOWARDS FULL PRESENCE - HACIA UNA PLENA PRESENCIA - VERS UNE PRESENCE TOTALE


Good Samaritan 

offers inspiration 

for those who

 "inhabit" 

social media

 

"Towards Full Presence" is the title of a document released by the Dicastery for Communication that offers a pastoral reflection on people's engagement in the digital world. The publication aims to generate a dialogue on how to make this ecosystem more human. #FullyPresent

By Vatican News

 "Towards Full Presence. A Pastoral Reflection on Engagement with Social Media"  (#FullyPresent) is the title of the document published by the Dicastery for Communication on Monday 29 May.  The aim of the document is to promote a common reflection on the involvement of Christians in social media, which have increasingly become part of people's lives. Inspired by the parable of the Good Samaritan, the document offers an opportunity to begin a shared reflection on how to promote a culture of being "loving neighbours" also in the digital world.

 Looking at the theme within the context of the world of social media, where individuals are often both consumers and commodities, the pastoral reflection seeks a faith-based response. And this response begins with discerning the stimuli we receive and with intentional listening. Attention, together with a sense of belonging, reciprocity and solidarity, are key for creating a sense of unity that should ultimately strengthen local communities, enabling them to become drivers of change. By becoming "weavers of communion" through the creativity of love, we can imagine new models built on trust, transparency, equality, and inclusion, learning to be present in God's style and bearing witness.

 Beware of pitfalls on the "digital highways"

The digital revolution has certainly created opportunities, but it also presents many challenges. The document identifies several pitfalls to avoid as we travel the "digital highways." From treatment of individual users as only consumers and commodities, to the creation of "individualistic spaces" that target like-minded people or encourage extreme behaviour, the journey through the online environment is one where many have been marginalised and wounded. For Christians, this begs the question: how can we make the digital ecosystem a place of sharing, collaboration and belonging, based on mutual trust?

 From awareness to real encounter

Becoming a "neighbour" in the social media environment begins with a disposition to listen with the awareness that those whom we meet online are real people. Even in an environment characterised by "information overload," this openness to intentional listening and of the heart allows us to move from mere perception of the other to an authentic encounter. We can begin to recognise our digital neighbour, realising that their suffering affects us. Our goal then is to build not only "connections," but encounters that become real relationships and strengthen local communities.

 From encounter to community

In our journey along the "digital highways," we can meet others either with a spirit of indifferent bystanders or with a spirit of encouragement and friendship. In the latter case, we - who are sometimes the good Samaritan and sometimes the wounded - can begin to help heal the wounds created by a toxic digital environment. Here we need to rebuild digital spaces so that they become more human and healthier environments. At the same time, we can help make these environments more capable of fostering real communities, based on a person-to-person encounter that is indispensable for those who believe in the Word made flesh.

 A distinctive style

Christians bring to social media a distinctive "style," one of sharing that has its origin in Christ, who loved us and gave himself for us with his words, actions, soul and body. He taught us that truth is revealed in communion and that communication also springs from communion, that is, from love. The presence of Christians in digital media should reflect this style that communicates truthful information in a creative way, one that springs from friendship and builds community. This style often makes use of stories. It will bring to bear its influence online in a responsible way, as Christians become "weavers of communion." It will be reflective, not reactive, and it will be active in fostering activities and initiatives that promote human dignity. It will also be helping us to open our hearts and welcome our brothers and sisters.

 Witness in the digital world

The presence of Christians in social media will also bear the mark of witness. Christians are not there to sell a product or proselytise, but rather to bear witness. They are there to confirm with their words and their lives what God has done by creating a communion that unites us in Christ. Whether Christians may find themselves the wounded or the Good Samaritan, or both, their engagement on social media platforms can be encounters with neighbours, brothers and sisters, whose lives concerns them and, therefore, encounters with the Lord. In this way, communication offers a glimpse of the communion that is rooted in the Holy Trinity, our true "promised land."

 

Towards Full Presence

[EN - ES - FR - IT - PT]

 


venerdì 26 maggio 2023

PENTECOTE - 2023


MESSAGE DE MSG DOLLMANN - 

MSG DOLLMANN'S MESSAGE -

 

Vivre dans le souffle de l’Esprit du Christ

 fr – en – es – it

 L’Esprit-Saint fait le lien entre Jésus et l’Eglise

Au baptême dans le Jourdain, l’Esprit Saint descendit sur Jésus et la voix de Dieu se fit entendre : « Toi, tu es mon Fils bien aimé ; en toi je trouve ma joie » (Lc 3,22). En accueillant l'Esprit dans son humanité, Jésus l'a rendue digne de Dieu. Par sa mort et sa résurrection, Jésus lui a définitivement ouvert l’accès à la vie divine en brisant les verrous du mal et de la mort. Ainsi, le jour de la Pentecôte, .......ng in the breath of the Spirit of Christ

 The Holy Spirit links Jesus and the Church

At the baptism in the Jordan, the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus and the voice of God was heard: "You are my beloved Son; in you I rejoice" (Lk 3:22). By welcoming the Spirit into his humanity, Jesus made it worthy of God. By his death and resurrection, Jesus definitively opened her access to divine life by breaking the locks of evil and death. Thus, on the day of Pentecost, filled with the Holy Spirit, St. Peter could testify: "He was exalted by the right hand of God and received from the Father the Holy Spirit, the object of the promise, and poured him out on us" (Acts 2:32). (Acts 2:32). Jesus' baptism foreshadowed our own, the baptism in the Spirit that opens us to a relationship of knowledge and love with God......

 El Espíritu Santo une a Jesús y a la Iglesia

En el bautismo en el Jordán, el Espíritu Santo descendió sobre Jesús y se oyó la voz de Dios: "Tú eres mi Hijo amado; en ti me alegro" (Lc 3,22). Al acoger al Espíritu en su humanidad, Jesús la hizo digna de Dios. Con su muerte y resurrección, Jesús le abrió definitivamente el acceso a la vida divina, rompiendo los cerrojos del mal y de la muerte. Así, el día de Pentecostés, lleno del Espíritu Santo, san Pedro pudo atestiguar: "Fue exaltado por la diestra de Dios y recibió del Padre el Espíritu Santo, objeto de la promesa, y lo derramó sobre nosotros" (Hch 2,32). (Hechos 2:32). El bautismo de Jesús prefiguró el nuestro, el bautismo en el Espíritu que nos abre a una relación de conocimiento y amor con Dios......

Lo Spirito Santo unisce Gesù e la Chiesa

Al battesimo nel Giordano, lo Spirito Santo scese su Gesù e si udì la voce di Dio: "Tu sei il mio Figlio prediletto, di te mi rallegro" (Lc 3,22). Accogliendo lo Spirito nella sua umanità, Gesù l'ha resa degna di Dio. Con la sua morte e risurrezione, Gesù le ha definitivamente aperto l'accesso alla vita divina, rompendo i lucchetti del male e della morte. Così, il giorno di Pentecoste, pieno di Spirito Santo, San Pietro poté testimoniare: "Fu esaltato alla destra di Dio e ricevette dal Padre lo Spirito Santo, oggetto della promessa, e lo effuse su di noi" (At 2,32). (Atti 2:32). Il battesimo di Gesù prefigura il nostro, il battesimo nello Spirito che ci apre a una relazione di conoscenza e di amore con Dio. ....

 

MESSAGE de MSG DOLLMANN - fr-en-es-it



mercoledì 24 maggio 2023

EDIT STEIN SCHULE A ERFUTH

 


L’Association des Enseignantes catholiques en Allemagne a décidé en 2022 de décerner un prix qui porte le nom de sa fondatrice, Pauline Herber. Partant du constat que la société contemporaine et même l’Eglise, surtout en Allemagne, sont marquées par une désorientation générale et un manque croissant de valeurs communes, le prix est entendu comme une distinction attribuée à des institutions ou des particuliers qui valorisent l’image chrétienne de l’homme dans le domaine de l’éducation et de l’enseignement.  Cette année, la lauréate est la  Edith Stein Schule à Erfurt.

Cette école catholique, reconnue d’Etat, offre des parcours d’enseignement Secondaire. Elle a été fondée il y a trente ans, donc après la réunification, dans la partie est de l’Allemagne.  Elle a su établir et maintenir un profil catholique authentique dans un environnement anciennement communiste et encore reconnu athée aujourd’hui. L’école prend clairement position pour une vision judéo-chrétienne de l’homme, crée à l’image de Dieu, voulu et aimé par Dieu et porteur d’une dignité indestructible.

Elle cherche à former et éduquer ses élèves dans ce sens, en les sensibilisant aux questions fondamentales de la vie et en leur proposant des réponses adéquates. En tant qu’école épiscopale elle crée un environnement qui aide à former et à développer leur conscience. Elle les encourage à reconnaître leur responsabilité sociale, à respecter le prochain et à vivre une tolérance véritable. Elle incite les jeunes à mener une vie de Foi.

 La mise en œuvre de cette vision intégrale est témoignée par une variété d’activités volontaires : du sport, de la musique, des fêtes scolaires, des activités culturelles et religieuses.

 L’existence-même de cette école semble témoigner d’un clin d’œil de l’Esprit Saint : bien que localisée dans un environnement qui était longtemps dépourvu de tout référence au christianisme, elle démontre qu’une éducation basée sur la vision catholique de l’être humain peut réussir et rayonner.

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