Missio Inter Gentes: A Pastoral Response for The CICM Religious Missionaries in Doing Mission in Today's Pluralistic World

Hyacinthe Mathurin Ondoa

doi:10.57106/scientia.v13i2.183

Authors

Hyacinthe Mathurin Ondoa Maryhill School of Theology https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3892-2805

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57106/scientia.v13i2.183

Keywords:

CICM, Mission, Inter Gentes, Pluralistic world, Pastoral

Abstract

In a world where rivalry, jealousy, hatred, and competition among religions are taking root in the heart of our society, the Church needs to look for a new trajectory to bring together the people of God. Therefore, The suggestion of the new paradigm inter gentes, defined as mission among the nations, would contribute to a peaceful interreligious dialogue. This paradigm involves understanding and respect, building bridges between different faiths, and fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere among religions. This article presents missio inter gentes as a CICM's pastoral response to doing mission in today's pluralistic world. The CICM (Congragatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae) is an international religious missionary dedicated to the Incarnate Word under the name and patronage of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It is a missionary Congregation founded to participate in the mission Jesus entrusted to the Church. As the world evolves, the Church also evolves and, therefore, seeks new ways to relate with others. CICM missionaries play a vital role as agents of reconciliation for interreligious dialogue as the Church faces pluralism of religions. They facilitate dialogue among the leaders of other religious denominations by promoting respect and harmony for peaceful coexistence.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Baekelmans, Peter, and Marie-Helene Robert. New Trends in Mission: The Emerging Future. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2022.

Barnett, Mike. Discovering the Mission of God. Edited by Martin Robin. New York: Intervarsity Press, 2012.

Bart D, Ehrman. Forged: Writing in the Name of God--Why the Bible’s Authors Are Not Who We Think They Are. New York: Harper Collins, 2011.

Becker, Josef Karl, and Morali Ilaria. Catholic with World Religions. New York: Orbis, 2010.

Byron, Sherwin L., and Harold Kasimow. John Paul II and Interreligious Dialogue. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 1999.

Cheza, Maurice. Le Synonde Africain : Histoire et Textes. Paris: Karthala, 1996.

Chia, Edmund. “Dialogue: A Resource Manual for Catholics in Asia.” Malaysia: Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, n.d.

CICM. Theophile Verbist: Founder of CICM (Scheut). KU Leuven: Ferdinand Verbist Institute, 2023.

CICM Constitutions Commentary, 1989.

Don, Pittman A., Habito L.F Ruben, and Muck C. Terry. Ministry and Theology in Global Perspective: Contemporary Challenges for the Church. Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1996.

Durken, Daniel. New Collegeville Bible Commentary: New Testament. Liturgical Press, 2009.

Faletra, Michael. “Medieval Christian Theology: The Incarnation.” Accessed February 29, 2024. https://michaelfaletra.weebly.com/incarnation.html.

Francis. Christus Vivit. Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation., 2019.

———. Laudato Si’ on Care for Our Common Home, 2015.

Holy Bible. “New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition.” www.biblegateway.com. Accessed February 7, 2024. https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-Revised-Standard-Version-Updated-Edition-NRSVue-Bible/.

Kalliath, Anthony. “Missio Inter Gentes: Challenges and Opportunities.” In Fifth IACM Missiological Conference, 2013.

Knitter, Paul F. “Christian Attitudes toward Other Religions: The Challenge of Commitment and Openness.” Prajñâ Vihâra (Assumption University Press) 5, no. 1 (2000).

Koenig, John. New Testament Hospitality: Partnership with Strangers as Promise and Mission. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1985.

Lane, Dermot. The Incarnation of God in Jesus. St. Michael’s College, 2015.

Ligonier. “A Gentile Meets Jesus,” July 30, 2007. https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/gentile-meets-jesus.

Mallare, Fr John, and CICM. Workshop on Interreligious Dialogue, 2021.

Nolan, Albert. Jesus before Christianity. New York: Maryknoll, 1978.

O’Collins, Gerald. Retrieving Fundamental Theoly: The Three Styles of Contemporary Theology. New York: Paulist Press, 1993.

Paul II, John . Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Ecclesia in Africa, 1995.

Pope Francis. “Fratelli Tutti.” www.vatican.va, October 20, 2020. https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa%20francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html.

Second Vatican Council. Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions. Nostra Aetate, 1965.

———. Dogmatic Constitution on the Church. Lumen Gentium, 1964.

Smith, Glenn L, and Joan K Smith. Lives in Education: A Narrative of People and Ideas. New York: Martin’s Press, 1994.

Tan, Jonathan Y. “From ‘Missio Ad Gentes’ to ‘Missio Inter Gentes’. II: Shaping a New Paradigm for Doing Christian Mission in Asia.” Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection 69 (December 2005): 26–41.

Torence. Incarnation: The Person and Life of Christ. Edited by Walter T. Robert. Inter Varsity Press, 2008.