Day: September 20, 2024

CHURCH FATHERS (45): Pseudo-Dionysius, the Areopagite: Pioneer of mystical theology

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Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite, a 5th or 6th-century theologian, profoundly influenced Christian mystical theology. Rooted in both Neoplatonism and the teachings of the Church Fathers, his works like The Divine Names and Mystical Theology explore God’s transcendence and inexpressibility. Through both affirmative (cataphatic) and negative (apophatic) theology, Pseudo-Dionysius presents a path to understanding God’s infinite mystery, making him a pioneer of mystical thought in both the East and West.

PROUD TO BE A DOMINICAN BY THE GRACE OF GOD (Part 2)

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Fr. Fausto Gómez OP recounts his second phase as a Dominican missionary, reflecting on his time in Manila and Macau. After teaching for over four decades at the University of Santo Tomas, where he advocated for bioethics and social justice, Fr. Fausto continued his mission in Macau. Despite facing challenges of adjustment, he remained dedicated to teaching moral theology and contributing to the local Catholic community through his regular column in O Clarim. His pastoral outreach extended across Asia, with a focus on Dominican formation, teaching the importance of community life, prayer, study, and preaching for the salvation of humanity.