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- Domingo como dia do Senhor e «senhor dos dias». : do cumprimento do preceito à construção de comunidades missionáriasPublication . Rocha, Márcio Miguel Tavares; Leal, Sérgio Filipe PinhoFrom the very beginning of Christianity, Sunday has been considered the main day for the Christian community, as it is associated with key events in the faith, such as celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the sending of the Holy Spirit and the celebration of the Eucharist. Though, over time, the community dimension of Sunday celebrations diminished, reducing Sunday practice to mere passive attendance at Eucharistic worship and strict fulfilment of the Sunday norm. This ignored the liturgical assembly as a community that consciously celebrates the mysteries of faith. Nonetheless, the ecclesial renewal of the Second Vatican Council restored the communal character of Sunday, particularly in the celebration of the Sunday Eucharist in parish communities (cf. SC 42). This dissertation aims to demonstrate that, because of its innate novelty, Sunday remains the day par excellence of the Christian community, and therefore the day of its edification and sending out on mission. In a socio-cultural and religious context characterised by new paradigms, this work offers a reading of the Christian experience of Sunday that is more community-oriented and helps to rediscover the beauty of a community that lives and celebrates its faith. Nourished by the Word and the Bread of Life at every Sunday assembly, this community must bear witness to the Kingdom of God in an ever-changing world.
- A Theologia Crucis : à luz da obra Mysterium Paschale de Hans Urs von BalthasarPublication . Luca, Francesco de; Palma, Alexandre Coutinho Lopes de BritoThis dissertation investigates the theological and spiritual relevance of the theologia crucis in light of Hans Urs von Balthasar’s masterpiece, Mysterium Paschale. Starting from the paradox between human suffering and divine revelation, the study aims to understand how the cross can constitute a legitimate place of knowledge of God. The first part analyzes the historical, theological, and spiritual foundations of the theologia crucis in the Protestant and Catholic traditions. The second part, the central point of our study, focuses on Balthasar’s theological synthesis, highlighting the cross as the ultimate revelation of Trinitarian love. The author emphasizes the centrality of the Holy Saturday and divine kenosis as an expression of God’s solidarity with the world. Finally, the ecclesiological dimension of this theology is explored, where the Church is understood as an extension of the Paschal Mystery. The dissertation thus proposes a theology deeply rooted in spirituality, in which the cross is simultaneously a place of abandonment and revelation, suffering and glory.
- Pai, Filho e Espírito Santo : o conceito de ‘pessoa’ na teologia da imanência trinitária de Hans Urs von Balthasar na Theodramatik.Publication . Amarelo, Bernardo Miguel Dias Saraiva e; Palma, Alexandre Coutinho Lopes de BritoIn this project, our primary intention is to identify the configuration of the concept of person as understood by Hans Urs von Balthasar within the framework of Trinitarian imma-nence, as developed in the author’s theological dramatics, the Theodramatik. A secondary aim is to describe how, within this very notion, the Swiss theologian articulates personal singularity and relational dynamics within the Divine Persons. To achieve this, we begin, in the first chapter, by presenting the life and work of Hans Urs von Balthasar, focusing particularly on his theological Aesthetics, Dramatics, and Logic trilogy, as well as the major influences of other authors on his theological thought. In the second chapter, we survey the elements of Trinitarian immanent theology that Balthasar presents across the various volumes of the Theodramatik. Finally, in the third and concluding chapter of this work, we develop a systematic ac-count of the theology of divine intimacy within the One and Triune God. We then expound upon the individuation of the concept of person within the context of Balthasar’s reflection on divine immanence in his theological dramatics, as well as the way the author articulates personal singularity and relational dynamics within the Divine Persons.
- Indulgências, um rosto misericordioso de Deus : a história e a teologia da doutrina das indulgênciasPublication . Penha, Raúl Isaac Fonseca Pereira; Duque, João Manuel Correia RodriguesIndulgences are a treasure of the merciful love of God. Sin has consequences – temporal punishment –, which must be healed with good works. And because we belong to the Church – Mystical Body of Christ –, we are not alone in this path and we can be helped by the merits of other members of this Body – communion of Saints: the merits of Christ, achieved in His work of redemption, and the merits of the Saints. The Church, by the authority received from Christ himself, applies these merits – the treasure of the Church – to the faithful who fulfill certain conditions and dispositions. The love offered to us by God through the indulgences is an immense and undeserved gift and must be satisfied by the detachment from sin and the practice of good works. Just as we receive indulgence, so can we offer indulgence to the other members of the Mystical Body who need it. Indulgences are a path of purification so that union with God and with brothers have fewer barriers. Their ultimate end is the communion with God and with others in
the eternity of Heaven. - A participação ativa na liturgia : segundo a arte de celebrarPublication . Silva, Hélder Filipe Martins; Carvalho, Joaquim Augusto Félix deThe concept of “active participation” emerged in theological reflection in the 20th century. It became a fundamental concept in theological, liturgical, and pastoral reflection, which was developed and deepened before, during, and after the Second Vatican Council. This concept is examined from biblical, historical, and theological perspectives. The theological and liturgical reflection that evolved from the Liturgical Movement and with Vatican II emphasizes the importance of all the faithful participating in the liturgy, taking on their responsibility and commitment within the liturgical assembly and the ecclesial community, so that the liturgy may be experienced as an “art of good celebration.”
- Padre Albino Alves da Cunha e Silva e a doutrina social da igreja no pontificado do Papa FranciscoPublication . Silva, Luciano Luiz Leite da; Rodrigues, Luís Miguel FigueiredoThis dissertation, entitled Father Albino Alves da Cunha e Silva and the Social Doctrine of the Church in the Pontificate of Pope Francis, analyzes the convergence between the Church’s social teaching and the life and mission of the Venerable Father Albino. Drawing on the theological and magisterial foundations of the Church’s Social Doctrine (CSD), it seeks to demonstrate how Christian faith, when embraced as a transformative practice, is expressed through acts of justice, mercy, and solidarity. The study is organized into three complementary chapters: the first, of a dogmatic nature, presents the historical and theological development of the CSD, with particular emphasis on Pope Francis’s magisterium and his proposal of a Church that “goes forth,” close to the poor and committed to the common good; the second, of a historical character, situates Father Albino within the political and ecclesial context of Portugal in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, analyzing the impact of liberalism and anticlericalism on his priestly formation, as well as his arrival in Brazil; the third, of pastoral orientation, interprets his life and ministry in Catanduva as a living expression of the principles of the CSD. It concludes that Father Albino embodied, in an exemplary manner, the Social Doctrine of the Church, uniting faith and charity, spirituality and social commitment, and becoming a concrete witness of mercy, hope, and holiness.
- Construções marianas portuguesas dos séculos XIX e XX.Publication . Neto, José Augusto Monteiro; Abreu, José Paulo Leite deThis study explores the deep devotion to the Virgin Mary in Portugal and its architectural representation during significant cultural and religious changes. Using a comprehensive methodology that combines documentary research, semi-structured interviews, and place visits, the author examines the architectural features of major Marian buildings, the related devotional practices, and the social dynamics that influenced their construction and upkeep. The findings reveal that these structures not only reflect the faith of the Portuguese people but also play a vital role in shaping the country's cultural identity and religious history. The dissertation concludes with recommendations for future research, including comparative studies and an examination of the social impact of Marian festivities.
- «Deus continua a falar» : breve auscultação teológica de Em Teu Ventre, de José Luís PeixotoPublication . Pereira, André Alberto Mendes Resende; Angélico, José Pedro LopesThis dissertation is situated in the frontier territories of fundamental theology, configured with the reflexive-hermeneutic features of the so-called theoliterary/theopoetics, aiming to deepen, based on the literary work taken as raw material and source for the theological listening, as well as for the itinerary outlined from there, the dense and significant mesh of the dialogue between theology and literature, recognized as a special sounding board of the human and all that inhabits it, this singular place, also, of reverberation of the voice of God. The reflection will be carried out in a ternary rhythm: starting with an epistemological scrutiny of this dialogue between theology and literature, it will follow a historical-analytical path through this relationship in the specific context of Portuguese literature, to finally lead to the theological listening of Em Teu Ventre, by José Luís Peixoto. Placing ourselves in these cross-border spaces inhabited by theoliterary/theopoetics, this work assumes interdisciplinarity as a frequent praxis, particularly in reference to literature, anthropology, and history.
- O contributo do pensamento de Yves Congar para a unidade interna da Igreja.Publication . Martins, Pedro Emanuel Vilela; Freitas, TiagoUnity is a fundamental and constitutive question of Christian theology, spanning centuries of history. Today, it becomes even more urgent in the context of ecclesial diversity. Yves Congar grew up in a France marked by tensions between the Church and the State, in an environment of increasing secularisation. For Congar, ecclesiology was the number one theological problem: the nature of the Church, its properties, structures, functions, the relationships between its members, with Scripture, Tradition, with other Churches and with the world were at the heart of the French Dominican’s theological concerns. In this sense, Congar emerged as one of the most influential voices in the development of the ecclesiology of the Second Vatican Council, especially with regard to the Church’s internal unity. Congar believed that the unity of the Church was, among many things, an internal reality, grounded in dialogue, communion and continual reform.
- O discipulado como fundamento da evangelização limiar da radicalidade do Evangelho na IgrejaPublication . Viega, Eduardo Nzinga; Rodrigues, Luís Miguel FigueiredoThis dissertation explores the theme of discipleship as the foundation of evangelisation and the radical nature of the Gospel in the Church. It aims to understand how discipleship manifests itself through evangelisation, especially in the context of Salesian youth ministry, where the formation and accompaniment of young people is essential. This study explores discipleship in the light of Sacred Scripture, the Church's magisterium and tradition, emphasising that a personal relationship with Christ qualifies the disciple who wants to be a living witness to the Gospel. The formation of a disciple in volves the will and freedom of the young person; only in this way will they be able to give a conscious response to their Christian vocation, enabling them to become agents of transformation and inspiration in their environment. In reflecting on the missionary and community dimension of discipleship, this work emphasises the importance of belonging to the Church as a place of service and spiritual growth. In this way, discipleship is identified not only as a path to personal holiness, but also as the foundation for building a culture of communion, and an essential encounter for building the values of the Gospel in today's world.