The Spirituality of Conversion
Journal Title: The Person and the Challenges. The Journal of Theology, Education, Canon Law and Social Studies Inspired by Pope John Paul II - Year 2016, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
This quotation from the Book of Wisdom clearly emphasizes some aspects of the theme of this reflection. It lies within the bounds of the great religious reforms that occurred between the sixth and second centuries BC between the Indus Valley and Egypt, passing through the mystic reforms in Greece. Pastoral ministry and catechesis are called upon to collaborate with Wisdom so that the message enters the heart to form true believers. Stating that conversion is the work of the Trinity and in particular the action of the Spirit is not something that surprises. Perhaps for the “missionary conversion” of catechesis it is useful to deepen the “spiritual” nature of this inner transformation and not only liturgical and sacramental transformation. Even more, it may be useful to consider that the transforming action of the Spirit takes place jointly through the spiritual realm and the psycho ‑social realm, that it is anthropological. The activation of the Spiritual ‑spiritual dynamics is important both at the time of the first conversion that is the initial adhesion to the Gospel and in the permanent and deep conversion.1 Reflecting on the “spiritual dimension of conversion” allows us to expand on how to overcome the paradigm of “a ministry of religious socialization (or social catechumenate)”2 and at the same time answer to the needs of our time, that is, „a missionary pastoral ministry” for conversion, for the maturity of faith and for the formation for Christian proficiency in life.”3
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Lucciano Meddi
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