Living in Christ, Christ Living in Us
The laity had, for a long time, been relegated to an inferior and passive position in the life and mission of the Church. The 2nd Vatican Council rediscovered and retrieved the dignity and responsibility of the laity as co-equal in the Church and co-responsible for the Church with the clergy and the religious by virtue of their baptism in Christ.
This one-day workshop will deal with 3 inter-related elements of the theme. It will
1. analyze the actual shift in Vatican II;
2. spell out the implications of the changes; and
3. inquire into Church realities that seem to hinder the shift to actually take place in parishes and dioceses.
Facilitator
José M. de Mesa, a lay theologian, is recognized as one of the most important theologians of the world today by the Missionwissenschaftliches Missio in Aachen, Germany. He is presently a University Fellow at De La Salle University, Manila and a Professor of Applied Theology at the Inter-Congregational Theological Centre in the Philippines. He also teaches regularly in Theological Union in Chicago and East Asia Pastoral Institute and is a published author.
When
Saturday, 7 August 2010 (9.00 am – 4.00 pm)
Where
La Salle Hall, Jalan 5/15B
Off Jalan Gasing, 46000 Petaling Jaya
How much
Fee is RM40 inclusive of light refreshments and lunch
Who to ask
Bernie (012-2637912) or Angeline (03-7955 0845)
chowbernie at yahoo dot com
Friday, June 25, 2010
By What Authority?
Authority is a relational concept. Questions about authority in the Church are really inquiries regarding the true author or source of its life and mission to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ, the Word of God. Just as God was the true author of Jesus’ life, grounded as it was in his relationship to the Father, so also the Church finds its “authority” in Jesus Christ.
Rather than a possession, authority names the quality of relationship and is maintained in the character of the relationship. Where one might speak of the Bible, the creed or a pope as possessing authority, this authority in fact resides in the relationship between the community of faith and the Bible, the creed or the bishop/pope. Thus, terms like “authoritative” and “authoritarian” hint at different kinds of relationship.
Our workshop will deal with questions of authority regarding the Bible (how does the community relate with the Bible as normative), the Church’s teaching office (what does it mean to teach and be taught in a mutual manner) and the sense of the faithful (how do members of the Church discern together the enlightenment the Spirit gifts the community with, even when conflicting views arise).
Each session will consist of three segments:
1. an introductory input to map out the main points of a specific topic on authority;
2. guided small group discussions; and
3. a topical summary incorporating and elaborating insights from the input and the discussions.
Facilitator
José M. de Mesa, a lay theologian, is recognized as one of the most important theologians of the world today by the Missionwissenschaftliches Missio in Aachen, Germany. He is presently a University Fellow at De La Salle University, Manila and a Professor of Applied Theology at the Inter-Congregational Theological Centre in the Philippines. He also teaches regularly in Theological Union in Chicago and East Asia Pastoral Institute and is a published author.
When
Thursday, 29 July 2010 (7.30 pm – 10.00 pm)
Friday, 30 July 2010 (7.30 pm – 10.00 pm)
Saturday, 31 July 2010 (10.00 am – 4.00 pm)
Where
La Salle Hall, Jalan 5/15B
Off Jalan Gasing, 46000 Petaling Jaya
How much
Fee is RM60 inclusive of refreshments & light lunch on Saturday
Who to ask
Bernie (012-2637912) or Angeline (03-7955 0845)
chowbernie at yahoo dot com
Rather than a possession, authority names the quality of relationship and is maintained in the character of the relationship. Where one might speak of the Bible, the creed or a pope as possessing authority, this authority in fact resides in the relationship between the community of faith and the Bible, the creed or the bishop/pope. Thus, terms like “authoritative” and “authoritarian” hint at different kinds of relationship.
Our workshop will deal with questions of authority regarding the Bible (how does the community relate with the Bible as normative), the Church’s teaching office (what does it mean to teach and be taught in a mutual manner) and the sense of the faithful (how do members of the Church discern together the enlightenment the Spirit gifts the community with, even when conflicting views arise).
Each session will consist of three segments:
1. an introductory input to map out the main points of a specific topic on authority;
2. guided small group discussions; and
3. a topical summary incorporating and elaborating insights from the input and the discussions.
Facilitator
José M. de Mesa, a lay theologian, is recognized as one of the most important theologians of the world today by the Missionwissenschaftliches Missio in Aachen, Germany. He is presently a University Fellow at De La Salle University, Manila and a Professor of Applied Theology at the Inter-Congregational Theological Centre in the Philippines. He also teaches regularly in Theological Union in Chicago and East Asia Pastoral Institute and is a published author.
When
Thursday, 29 July 2010 (7.30 pm – 10.00 pm)
Friday, 30 July 2010 (7.30 pm – 10.00 pm)
Saturday, 31 July 2010 (10.00 am – 4.00 pm)
Where
La Salle Hall, Jalan 5/15B
Off Jalan Gasing, 46000 Petaling Jaya
How much
Fee is RM60 inclusive of refreshments & light lunch on Saturday
Who to ask
Bernie (012-2637912) or Angeline (03-7955 0845)
chowbernie at yahoo dot com
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Courses organised/co-organised/co-sponsored
2010
(May 8)
Workshop on Integration of Faith and Life: Growing in Spirituality in Petaling Jaya by John D’Cruz.
2009
(June 7–9)
Live-in workshop-seminar on Naming Jesus, Naming our Lives in Port Dickson presented by Jose M. de Mesa.
(3 June)
One-day session on Basic Theology for Prayer Companions in Ignatian Spirituality presented by Jose M. de Mesa.
(May 28–30)
Workshop Seminar on Living in Christ, Christ Living in Us: Lay Holiness and Ministry in Kelang presented by Jose M. de Mesa.
2008
(May 11)
Formation on Vocation of Marriage and Family Life in Melaka presented by Jose M. de Mesa.
(May 10)
Formation on Vocation of Marriage and Family Life in Johor presented by Jose M. de Mesa.
(May 8; May 12)
Two talks: a) Making Jesus Real in the BEC b) Lay Spirituality in a Multicultural Society in KL presented by Jose M. de Mesa.
(May 4–6)
A live-in workshop-seminar on Doing Theology: Basic Realities and Processes in Port Dickson presented Dr Jose M. de Mesa.
2007
(April 27 – May 1)
A live-in Growth and Wellness Workshop-Seminar for leaders in Port Dickson presented Ernest Tan of EAPI, Manila
2005
(August 12–14)
A live-in formation programme on The Mission of the Church in Asia in Melaka presented by Lazar Stanislaus, SVD, Director of Ishvani Kendra, Pune, India.
(July 24–27)
A live-in inter-faith meditation seminar on the Bhagavad Gita at Maranatha, Janda Baik presented by Sebastian Painadath sj, of Sameeksha Ashram in Kalady, India.
(June 22–24)
A live-in Workshop on Feminist Theology in KL presented by Elizabeth Schüssler Fiorenza.
2004
(August 27–29)
A workshop Journeying Together in Dialogue in PJ presented by Sebastian Painadath sj, of Sameeksha Ashram in Kalady, India.
(August 8–10)
A three-day series of talks on Problems and Prospects of Mission Today in KL presented by L. Stanislaus, SVD, Director of Ishvani Kendra in Pune, India.
(May 8)
Workshop on Integration of Faith and Life: Growing in Spirituality in Petaling Jaya by John D’Cruz.
2009
(June 7–9)
Live-in workshop-seminar on Naming Jesus, Naming our Lives in Port Dickson presented by Jose M. de Mesa.
(3 June)
One-day session on Basic Theology for Prayer Companions in Ignatian Spirituality presented by Jose M. de Mesa.
(May 28–30)
Workshop Seminar on Living in Christ, Christ Living in Us: Lay Holiness and Ministry in Kelang presented by Jose M. de Mesa.
2008
(May 11)
Formation on Vocation of Marriage and Family Life in Melaka presented by Jose M. de Mesa.
(May 10)
Formation on Vocation of Marriage and Family Life in Johor presented by Jose M. de Mesa.
(May 8; May 12)
Two talks: a) Making Jesus Real in the BEC b) Lay Spirituality in a Multicultural Society in KL presented by Jose M. de Mesa.
(May 4–6)
A live-in workshop-seminar on Doing Theology: Basic Realities and Processes in Port Dickson presented Dr Jose M. de Mesa.
2007
(April 27 – May 1)
A live-in Growth and Wellness Workshop-Seminar for leaders in Port Dickson presented Ernest Tan of EAPI, Manila
2005
(August 12–14)
A live-in formation programme on The Mission of the Church in Asia in Melaka presented by Lazar Stanislaus, SVD, Director of Ishvani Kendra, Pune, India.
(July 24–27)
A live-in inter-faith meditation seminar on the Bhagavad Gita at Maranatha, Janda Baik presented by Sebastian Painadath sj, of Sameeksha Ashram in Kalady, India.
(June 22–24)
A live-in Workshop on Feminist Theology in KL presented by Elizabeth Schüssler Fiorenza.
2004
(August 27–29)
A workshop Journeying Together in Dialogue in PJ presented by Sebastian Painadath sj, of Sameeksha Ashram in Kalady, India.
(August 8–10)
A three-day series of talks on Problems and Prospects of Mission Today in KL presented by L. Stanislaus, SVD, Director of Ishvani Kendra in Pune, India.
Participants sponsored for courses
Certificate course in Civil Society Initiatives in Peacebuilding
2009
(January 2009) Rwanda - 1 participant
Discernment Workshop for the Chinese-speaking Ministry Leaders
2007
(October 3-9) Presented by Paul Goh, sj from Singapore - 3 participants
Inter- faith Spiritual fellowship, Pure Life Society (INSaF)
2007
(August 2007) Meditation Seminar on the Bhagavad Gita (Part 2) presented by Sebastian Painadath, sj at Janda Baik, Malaysia - 2 participants
Inter- faith Spiritual fellowship, Pure Life Society (INSaF)
2006
(August 17–21) Meditation Seminar on the Bhagavad Gita presented by Sebastian Painadath, sj at Janda Baik, Malaysia - 2 participants
East Asian Pastoral Institute, Quezon City, Philippines
2006
(January 5 – April 5) Pastoral Leadership in a Post-Vatican 11 Church - 1 participant
Tainan Theological College and Seminary, Taiwan
2005-06
(September 19, 2005 - June 14, 2006) Master of Theology - 1 participant
Inter- faith Spiritual fellowship, Pure Life Society (INSaF)
2005
(July 24–28) Meditation Seminar on the Bhagavad Gita presented by Sebastian Painadath, sj at Janda Baik, Malaysia - 3 participants
Asian Women’s Resource Centre for Culture and Theology workshops
2004
(August 12–15) Tools of Social Analysis – the Dance of Transformation presented by Lieve Troch at Janda Baik, Kuala Lumpur - 3 participants
Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences- Office of Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs (FABC-OEIA)
2004
(May 23–30) Fifth Formation Institute for Inter-Religious Affairs (FIRA 5) – Inter-religious Dialogue in Religious Education at Bangkok - 6 participants
East Asian Pastoral Institute, Quezon City, Philippines
2004
(January 6 – April 9) Effective Steward Leadership in a Servant Church - 1 participant
East Asian Pastoral Institute, Quezon City, Philippines
2003
(January 6- April 9) Steward Leadership in a Church for Peace and Justice - 1 participant
Ecclesia of Women in Asia
2002
(November 24-29) EWA 1 –Gathering of the Voices of the Silenced at Bangkok, Thailand - 1 participant
Ishvani Kendra, Institute of Missiology and Communications, Pune, India
2002
(October 6-19) Empowering Women in the New Millennium - 3 participants
(November 24-04 December) Inter-faith Dialogue - 3 participants
East Asian Pastoral Institute, Quezon City, Philippines
2002
(January 7- March 27) Steward Leadership in a Church for the Poor - 1 participant
2009
(January 2009) Rwanda - 1 participant
Discernment Workshop for the Chinese-speaking Ministry Leaders
2007
(October 3-9) Presented by Paul Goh, sj from Singapore - 3 participants
Inter- faith Spiritual fellowship, Pure Life Society (INSaF)
2007
(August 2007) Meditation Seminar on the Bhagavad Gita (Part 2) presented by Sebastian Painadath, sj at Janda Baik, Malaysia - 2 participants
Inter- faith Spiritual fellowship, Pure Life Society (INSaF)
2006
(August 17–21) Meditation Seminar on the Bhagavad Gita presented by Sebastian Painadath, sj at Janda Baik, Malaysia - 2 participants
East Asian Pastoral Institute, Quezon City, Philippines
2006
(January 5 – April 5) Pastoral Leadership in a Post-Vatican 11 Church - 1 participant
Tainan Theological College and Seminary, Taiwan
2005-06
(September 19, 2005 - June 14, 2006) Master of Theology - 1 participant
Inter- faith Spiritual fellowship, Pure Life Society (INSaF)
2005
(July 24–28) Meditation Seminar on the Bhagavad Gita presented by Sebastian Painadath, sj at Janda Baik, Malaysia - 3 participants
Asian Women’s Resource Centre for Culture and Theology workshops
2004
(August 12–15) Tools of Social Analysis – the Dance of Transformation presented by Lieve Troch at Janda Baik, Kuala Lumpur - 3 participants
Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences- Office of Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs (FABC-OEIA)
2004
(May 23–30) Fifth Formation Institute for Inter-Religious Affairs (FIRA 5) – Inter-religious Dialogue in Religious Education at Bangkok - 6 participants
East Asian Pastoral Institute, Quezon City, Philippines
2004
(January 6 – April 9) Effective Steward Leadership in a Servant Church - 1 participant
East Asian Pastoral Institute, Quezon City, Philippines
2003
(January 6- April 9) Steward Leadership in a Church for Peace and Justice - 1 participant
Ecclesia of Women in Asia
2002
(November 24-29) EWA 1 –Gathering of the Voices of the Silenced at Bangkok, Thailand - 1 participant
Ishvani Kendra, Institute of Missiology and Communications, Pune, India
2002
(October 6-19) Empowering Women in the New Millennium - 3 participants
(November 24-04 December) Inter-faith Dialogue - 3 participants
East Asian Pastoral Institute, Quezon City, Philippines
2002
(January 7- March 27) Steward Leadership in a Church for the Poor - 1 participant
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