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!