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- Facing the abyss: ontological distance in the poetry of a carthusian monkPublication . Hujanen, Riitta‘Facing the Abyss’ refers to the liminal and temporal theme of ‘Ontological Distance’ in the poetry of an anonymous Carthusian monk in the period 1964-2024. This article approaches the topic mainly from the perspectives of Catholic monastic spirituality and the Carthusian tradition. The thematic analysis of the selected texts explores the metaphors and expressions employed by the monk-poet to describe the extremity of the ontological distance between the Creator and creatures. The acknowledgment of the extreme ontological distance, rather than leading to existential despair, can become a source of joy and gratitude when viewed through faith. The paper identifies some influences of early Eastern monastic spiritual traditions that echoed in the contemporary Carthusian author’s writings.
- Teologia e Antropologia em diálogoPublication . Lima, José da SilvaBorn as a study about mythological gods (Plato), Theology has been built up during the adventure of the formation of Christian communities and from them; it got epistemic statute in palmy medieval days; it dialogized with social and human sciences «as a queen» and, more recently, it accepted the interdisciplinary character after the emergence of secularization. We present some modern anthropological methods used in the study of Theology and we reflect about a reciprocal dialogue between the two matters (Theology and Anthropology).
- Silent witnesses and intercessors: monastic contribution in the poetry of a carthusian monkPublication . Hujanen, RiittaThe Carthusian monastic tradition, characterised by solitude and silence, has endured for more than nine centuries, largely unchanged, in the changing world. This article explores the theme of enclosed contemplative monastic contribution to the world based on textual analysis of an anonymous Carthusian monk’s poetry (written in the period 1964–2024) as well as other contemporary and early monastic literature. The study identifies two themes regarding monastic contribution: (1) the silent witness of eternity and of the Divine to the secular world; and (2) prayers of intercession. In addition, the monastic enclosed contemplative traditions appear to challenge modern society through some of their countercultural elements. Paradoxically, seen from the ancient monastic perspective, patience and hiddenness may prove more influential than short-term attention-seeking, and silence may contribute more to the world than the noise of social and other media.
- Spiritual integration of migrants: a Lisbon case study within the common home agenda and polyhedron of intelligibility frameworkPublication . Koncz, Linda; Boas, Alex Villas; Candiotto, CésarMigration is a multidimensional process that reshapes identities and communities. This article adopts a polyhedral framework inspired by Pope Francis’s Laudato si’ and Michel Foucault’s concepts of “subjectivation” and the “polyhedron of intelligibility”. Both emphasize spirituality as a transformative force in individuals’ lives and a concept that connects philosophy and theology to support resilience among migrant populations. Using Portugal as a case study, the research examines migration’s historical and contextual landscape and its discursive framework. Through a Lisbon-based research project of interviews with migrants, the study explores the concept of spiritual integration by presenting how spirituality functions to preserve cultural identity while facilitating integration without full assimilation into the host community. Spirituality includes many rules and choices regarding ways of life; therefore, the interview projects’ migrants interpret the concept of spiritual integration in a subjective and polyhedron manner. Creating strong ties to their homes, traditions, cultures, spirituality, sports, and culinary practices, as well as practicing, sharing, and teaching these practices, protects them from total subjection, while learning the host society’s customs and rituals helps them to fit in. The findings show that spirituality serves as an integrational tool, a coping mechanism, and a form of resistance, providing a space for migrants to address and overcome challenges. The article emphasizes the importance of integration policies to create a “safe place” of inclusivity within host communities.
- Teologias em contexto africanoPublication . Nunes, José
- A bíblia hebraicaPublication . Lourenço, João
- A transformação antropológica e a educação da fé: a amizade como critério de autenticidadePublication . Rodrigues, Luís M. FigueiredoA partir do desafio constatado no Diretório da Catequese de 2020, segundo o qual as redes sociais digitais estão a promover uma alteração não só cultural, mas antropológica, este texto discute o modo como a educação da fé pode realizar a sua missão, sem esquecer que a fé é sobretudo uma relação de amizade com Deus. Reconhece-se que graças à plasticidade do cérebro, este deixa-se influenciar e moldar pelos comportamentos e ambientes em que se vive. Com isso, surgem alterações cognitivas que se manifestam nas modificações na perceção, na atenção, na memória e no pensamento. Aliás, o papa Francisco já o tinha denunciado ao dizer que, «não favorecem o desenvolvimento da capacidade de viver com sabedoria, de pensar profundamente, de amar generosamente» (Laudato Si’, 47). Para que a educação da fé possa dar uma resposta cabal, importa assumir alguns desafios e recursos da tradição cristã: deixar de se concentrar nas respostas e fixar-se nas perguntas; centrar-se mais nas pessoas que nos conteúdos; e, por fim, privilegiar a narração mais que a explicação das ideias.
- Resources and dynamic capabilities as pillars of sustainability in the social economyPublication . Abalroado, TiagoThe relevance of resources and dynamic capabilities in social economy organizations is fundamental for promoting their sustainability in an environment characterized by volatility and uncertainty. This paper presents a theoretical and critical analysis of how these organizations, dedicated to generating economic and social benefits, can integrate, build, and reconfigure internal and external competencies to effectively respond to contextual changes. The research highlights the necessity of a macro analysis of the political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal contexts as a basis for successful social intervention. The interrelations between perception, apprehension, transformation, and strategic integration are explored, emphasizing that the effectiveness of these organizations lies in their ability to continuously adapt their resources and capabilities. It concludes that the effective application of dynamic capabilities is crucial for strategic formulation and viability over the long-term, promoting a holistic management approach that values innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration.
- EditorialPublication . Palma, Alexandre
- Congresso internacional Fátima 2001: do sacrifício de Cristo à dimensão sacrificial da existência cristãPublication . Farias, José Jacinto Ferreira de