Petru Ciobanu: Defensor vitae: San Giovanni Paolo II contro l’aborto

The pontificate of John Paul II has remained in the history of mankind and of the Church as an important one from many points of view, known for his contribution to the construction of a more human world, closer to God. The intention of this study is to show that Pope Wojtyła was a true defensor vitae – a great defender of life –, having numerous interventions in favour of life, especially unborn life, life from the womb and threatened one, what the Second Vatican Council called an “abominable crime”, that is abortion. The article presents these interventions being structured in three parts, the milestone being the Encyclical Evangelium vitae of March 25, 1995.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53438/AZTD1099

Dialog 45-3_Ciobanu

Pius-Petru Iancu: La formazione iniziale del sacerdote nella Chiesa di oggi: il modello, l’analisi della situazione, le sfide e i protagonisti

The formation of seminarians in today’s socio-cultural and religious context is not an easy task. To be able to identify with Christ, «the good shepherd», and to live pastoral charity, the seminarian must make a deep and troubled itinerary formation. This is why we highlight the model of formation of future priests: Christ, the good shepherd, and the Supreme Sacerdote. The final objective of the formation is to form in the young seminarians the feelings of the Son of God. This task has some implications in the path: to form a man of faith and a prophet, a pastor, and a preacher of the Gospel for the cultures. This is why, with a critical look, we try to analyze the situation in which the young man of nowadays finds himself, underlining his resources and concerns, as well as the various problematic aspects. In the last part, we would discuss the mission of the various protagonists in the work of the formation of future priests.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53438/JKOS4674

Dialog 45-2_Iancu

Vasile Petrişor: La preghiera nella prima esperienza cristiana di Sant’Agostino

The present article is meant to analyze and value the first Christian experience of Saint Augustine, the one that the bishop of Hippona lived in the bosom of his family and in the midst of community of Tagaste. It will be amazing and surprising to find out, according to Augustine’s testimony, how profound were the foundations of the Christian faith planted in his soul by his mother, Saint Monica. Even the so-called «conversion», sealed with the baptism received in Milan, it’s nothing but a return to the Church and the faith from childhood. It came as a consequence of a long road of retrieval after Augustin has overcome many prejudgments and difficulties of an intellectual and moral nature.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53438/TAYU5933

Dialog 45-1_Petrisor

Dialog Teologic XXIII/45 (2020)

Dialog Teologic XXIII/45 (2020)
78 p., 17×24, ISSN 1453-8075, 15 lei.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53438/XNJN3777

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Vasile Petrişor
La preghiera nella prima esperienza cristiana di Sant’Agostino
The present article is meant to analyze and value the first Christian experience of Saint Augustine, the one that the bishop of Hippona lived in the bosom of his family and in the midst of community of Tagaste. It will be amazing and surprising to find out, according to Augustine’s testimony, how profound were the foundations of the Christian faith planted in his soul by his mother, Saint Monica. Even the so-called «conversion», sealed with the baptism received in Milan, it’s nothing but a return to the Church and the faith from childhood. It came as a consequence of a long road of retrieval after Augustin has overcome many prejudgments and difficulties of an intellectual and moral nature.

Pius-Petru Iancu
La formazione iniziale del sacerdote nella Chiesa di oggi: il modello, l’analisi della situazione, le sfide e i protagonisti
The formation of seminarians in today’s socio-cultural and religious context is not an easy task. To be able to identify with Christ, «the good shepherd», and to live pastoral charity, the seminarian must make a deep and troubled itinerary formation. This is why we highlight the model of formation of future priests: Christ, the good shepherd, and the Supreme Sacerdote. The final objective of the formation is to form in the young seminarians the feelings of the Son of God. This task has some implications in the path: to form a man of faith and a prophet, a pastor, and a preacher of the Gospel for the cultures. This is why, with a critical look, we try to analyze the situation in which the young man of nowadays finds himself, underlining his resources and concerns, as well as the various problematic aspects. In the last part, we would discuss the mission of the various protagonists in the work of the formation of future priests.

Petru Ciobanu
Defensor vitae: San Giovanni Paolo II contro l’aborto
The pontificate of John Paul II has remained in the history of mankind and of the Church as an important one from many points of view, known for his contribution to the construction of a more human world, closer to God. The intention of this study is to show that Pope Wojtyła was a true defensor vitae – a great defender of life –, having numerous interventions in favour of life, especially unborn life, life from the womb and threatened one, what the Second Vatican Council called an “abominable crime”, that is abortion. The article presents these interventions being structured in three parts, the milestone being the Encyclical Evangelium vitae of March 25, 1995.

Michail Iulian Echert
Climate change – a global problem with a global answer
Climate change is characterized by a fundamental transformation of the terrestrial system. It involves a variety of effects upon many sectors that influence the climate. These effects have increased in numbers and intensity over the past decades. The irresponsible exploitation of natural resources and excessive pollution through industry contribute to disasters that have a great impact on the environment. In the context of climate change, the direction of international cooperation must be orientated towards a sharing of responsibility between countries, that are called to protect the natural climate system for the welfare of presents and future generations. Hence, the negotiations regarding climate changes must focus on equitability to create concrete conditions for just and proper action. A significative target of international cooperation is growing the capacity of developing states to recognize their responsibility for adaptation and attenuation of gas emissions. This support concretizes thorough developing adaptations strategies, national plans and actions and an openness for international collaboration: understanding the common responsibility, the industrialized countries are called to contribute through financial and technologic support helping emerging countries to fight against climate change.
The solution to climate change lies in collaboration and solidarity, and Pope Francis also emphasizes this in his writings. An integral ecology is needed that does not separate the human from the natural plane, and this vision is one of the great contributions of the encyclical Laudato si’. Integral ecology is not just a moral principle, but a way of seeing and deepening the interdependence between man and nature.

Echert Michail Iulian

• The Paradox of being Christian in Globalized Society
• Laudato si’ – The Merciful Solidarity

Fecheta Ciprian

• Christian Creationism and Scientific Evolutionism
• The roots of the question about the origin of man

Michail Iulian Echert: Laudato si’ – The Merciful Solidarity

Laudato si’, published in 2015, represents Pope Francis’ first social encyclical letter. It has a close connection with two other social documents: Rerun novarum (1891) and Gaudium et spes (1965). Laudato si’ follows the steps of these revolutionary documents, treating the nowadays “new things” and concerning about the right way to interpret the signs of time.
The central motif of interconnection presents in Laudato si’, Pope Francis underlining the profound relationship between the welfare of the natural environment and human well-being. In the current globalised context, the interdependence between states creates the conception of a single world, and for this reason, is necessary a joint plan.
Pope Francis asks for clear solutions and cooperation, especially in ceasing or at least reducing the damages brought upon “Mother Earth”, and, simultaneously, invites the international community to solidarity and collaboration, as an answer to the globalisation of indifference.
Laudato si’ sees the creation as a family. Each creature is considered to be as a sibling for the human being – in other words, it is about of a fraternity of the creation, an ecologic order oriented towards truth, kindness and beauty. Having the same Creator, the humans and nature are on the same road of solidarity, therefore merciful solidarity must be shown to all, as this calling is enrooted in God’s love for every creature.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53438/WNUL3120

Dialog 44-4_Echert

Ciprian Fechetă: The roots of the question about the origin of man

Since Charles Darwin has came up with the theory of natural selection there has been a never-ending dispute between evolutionism and creationism regarding the origin of man. This tension has led to the searching of the roots, the roots of man and of the speech about him. These roots have to see the man as unity. That’s why the speech concerning the origins of man must be both physical and metaphysical. For this reason, in this article I’ve highlighted the position of man in the cosmos and his nature beyond the seen reality. These aspects consist of the metaphysical intuition of men manifested especially in religion.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53438/GKBK7922

Dialog 44-3_Fecheta

Maricel Irinel Mititelu: Il contributo di Rudolf Bultmann (1884-1976) alla teologia del kerigma

From seven billion people on our planet, only two billion are Christians and, from these, a majority are unpracticing Christians. As Pope John Paul II was writing in 1990, “The mission of Christ the Redeemer, which is entrusted to the Church, is still very far from completion” (Redemptoris Missio, 1). Considering all this reality, in the last century we have witnessed a revival of the kerygma in the field of theological research, both theoretical and practical. In the coming articles, we wish to present, in chronological order, the steps through which kerygma became the guiding figure of the renewal of the evangelization in the twentieth century. This article presents the contribution of Rudolf Bultmann to the kerygma.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53438/ZKEO4393

Dialog 44-2_Mititelu

Eremia-Ionuţ Imbrişcă: La direzione spirituale come relazione di aiuto

This article, entitled The spiritual direction as a relationship based on offering help highlights the task of the Spiritual Director, who walks alongside the seminarian, aiding him in the art of discernment. This ongoing process is always under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, who works through the gifts of the Spiritual Director and the seminarian. In this article, we will begin with the fact that, in order to accompany someone in spiritual growth it is necessary to engage well in a period of discernment. Both spiritual direction and discernment bear fruit under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53438/JMXT2197

Dialog 46-2 Imbrisca