MUSINGS ON THE EVANGELIZING MISSION OF THE CHURCH IN A PLURALISTIC WORLD

RAHNER, VATICAN II, AND THE ROLE OF THE LAITY

Authors

  • Jeanmarie Gribaudo DVK

Keywords:

Evangelization, Global Church, Pluralism, Dialogue, Laity

Abstract

In this short article, the author looks at the post-Vatican II evangelizing mission of the Church in light of its transition to a global Church. The need for dialogue and openness to the Spirit are raised as the Church continues to develop ways to speak of its mission to “go out to all the
world and tell the Good News” and to enter into dialogue with other religions. The indispensable role of the laity is also considered, though not in depth. Rahner’s contribution to this discussion though basically limited to volume 20 of Theological Investigations is significant. Rahner’s
understanding of modern humanity and his ability to address the necessity of holding questions of ambiguity in tension give a way forward for evangelization and dialogue with other religions for the 21st century.

Author Biography

Jeanmarie Gribaudo, DVK

Sister Jeanmarie Gribaudo, a Sister of St Joseph of Boston, holds a Doctorate of Sacred Theology from Boston College. She has served for over 10 years as Mayor Thomas Menino’s Youth Advisor. She has worked in higher education administration and has taught courses at Stonehill College, Fairfield University, and Sacred Heart University. Currently Sister Gribaudo is an adjunct faculty member at Merrimack College in North Andover, a visiting lecturer in social ethics at then College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, and a reviewer of Catechetical Texts for the USCCB. She has recently published a book through Liturgical Press titled, A Holy yet Sinful Church: Three Twentieth-Century Moments in a Developing Theology. Email: jeanmarie.gribaudo@gmail.com

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Published

2015-06-30

How to Cite

Jeanmarie Gribaudo. (2015). MUSINGS ON THE EVANGELIZING MISSION OF THE CHURCH IN A PLURALISTIC WORLD: RAHNER, VATICAN II, AND THE ROLE OF THE LAITY. Asian Horizons, 9(02), 391–403. Retrieved from https://dvkjournals.in/index.php/ah/article/view/2750

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Vol. 9 No. 02 (2015): ASIAN HORIZONS

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Articles