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Apostolic LetterThe Rapid Development
Pope John Paul II2005
Groundings #2Year 3Sr. Angela Ann Zukowski, MHSH, D.MinCSCC August 2009
Grounding ValuesJusticeSolidarityHuman developmentHuman dignityTruthful analyzeMature freedom and
responsibilityCriteria of truth and justice.
The ‘new culture’ which new powerful means of
communication is creating and amplifying.
Connected with…
Inter Mirifica Redemptoris Missio –
New Areopagus
Global CommunicationsDifferent processes Formation of personality and
conscienceInterpretation and structuring of
relationshipsEducationDiffusion of cultural phenomenaDevelopment of social,
political and economic life
Sacred ScriptureGreat code of communicationJesus our model“What I say to you in the
darkness, speak in the light; what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops,” (Mt 10:27)
“Many people…believe that humanity must learn to live in a climate governed by an absence of meaning, by the provisional and by the fleeting…”
Eclipse of Mystery
Communications MediaEvangelizationCatechesisDialogue – ecumenical
/ inter-religiousDefending solid principles of
society (human dignity and common good)
Education and formationEthical dimensions
Created in the image and likeness of God.
Challenge:“to proclaim the Gospel or to reduce it to
silence within men’s hearts.”
Callfor a Pastoral and Cultural Revision (new phenomenon)
Concern:Dignity of the personPrimacy of the family as a basic
unity of society Family and proper relationship
among them
Three Fundamental Options:
Formation◦Used intelligently and appropriately◦Impact of the new language◦Risk of manipulation
Participation◦Culture of co-responsibility
Dialogue◦Foster understating between peoples
Public Opinion:“There is still room among
Catholics for an exchange of opinions in a dialogue which is respectful of justice and prudence.
Confidentiality
Guidance of the Holy Spirit
“Do not be afraid of new technologies!”
“Do not be afraid of being opposed by the world.”
“Do not be afraid even of your own weakness and inadequacy!