252. Christ-centred Economics: The Principle of Stewardship
The principle of stewardship means that God owns all creation and that humans are simply caretakers or managers.
251. Jesus’ Cleansing of the Temple: The Economic Catalyst of the Cross
The cleansing integrates the theological, political, religious and economic reasons for Christ’s death into a single event.
250. Christ-centred Theology of Economics
Since the salvation of humanity is Christ’s purpose and mission in coming into the world (John 3:16-17), a Christ-centred theology of economics is rooted in the doctrine of salvation.
249. Theology of Economics: Economics and Christian Spirituality
Economic status exerts a profound moral influence on how the human person encounters God, interprets life, and lives out one’s faith.
248. Risks and Limits of Innovation in Theology
The Church does not fear innovation; instead, she fears distortion of the Gospel. Indeed, not all creativity is evangelical, and not every adaptation serves the Gospel.
247. Innovation and Inculturation
Authentic inculturation involves a double movement: the Gospel purifies culture, and culture enriches the Church. Where there is no balance between the two, innovation becomes syncretism if culture dominates, and evangelisation becomes colonisation if culture is ignored.
246. Innovation in Evangelisation
Secularism and dechristianisation require taking “courageous action, accompanied by innovation, clear analysis and trust in the power of the Holy Spirit” – Pope John Paul II
245. Innovation in the Institution of the Eucharist
Before departing the world and in continuation of this salvation plan, Christ instituted the Eucharist at the Last Supper and entrusted it to the Church to ensure the sacrifice continues to be brought into being till eternity.
244. Innovation in Salvation History
Innovation runs throughout salvation history, and it is grounded in God’s response to humanity’s sinfulness.