Papers by Sinto J O S E Porathur
Jeevadhara, 2024
The article explores the development of philosophical views regarding human dignity. The philosop... more The article explores the development of philosophical views regarding human dignity. The philosophical views of Immanuel Kant, Descartes, Thoman Aquinas, Plato, and Aristotle are mentioned in detail.
PAROC Explorations, 2023
Editorial CALL FOR MIGRANT MISSION Migration has been a topic of intense political and religious ... more Editorial CALL FOR MIGRANT MISSION Migration has been a topic of intense political and religious debate in recent years, and it is a common phenomenon in the world. Although migration has been present since
PAROC Explorations, 2023
The article “Migrant Ministry in the New Evangelization Settings” explores the connection between... more The article “Migrant Ministry in the New Evangelization Settings” explores the connection between migration and the Church’s mission in the new era. Migration can be seen as a natural chance for evangelizing and spreading the Good News to those who have not heard of it. In some cases, the host community can play a crucial role in evangelization, through their witness, dialogue, and charitable actions towards migrants. In other cases, where there is no Christian host community, migrants themselves can become evangelizers. The article advocates for establishing a migration ministry that incorporates host communities and migrant populations. By working together in a “New Evangelization” framework, the Church can more effectively address the challenges faced and opportunities offered by migration.
Vimala Books: Kanjirapilly, 2023
The paper gives an overall outlook on the eucharistic views of St Ambrose.
Encounter, Vol.14, No.2 (July-December), 2023
The article presents a critical analysis of the politics in India, examining the potential danger... more The article presents a critical analysis of the politics in India, examining the potential dangers that arise from the sacralization of political power. The author argues that such practices can lead to violence and instability and pose a significant threat to the peace of a state or nation. To address this issue, the author suggests a philosophical and theological exploration of the sacred-profane dichotomy, emphasizing the need for a shift in our attitudes towards political power.
Showers of Mercy (Karunardram), 2023
The article "Thiruhradayavum Thirusabhayum" discusses the importance of the feast of the Sacred H... more The article "Thiruhradayavum Thirusabhayum" discusses the importance of the feast of the Sacred Heart. It is a Malayalam article. The semantics of the term "heart" and a short history of the origin of the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus are dealt with within this article.
PAROC Explorations: Journal of Socio-Pastoral Research, 2023
The editorial introduces the e-journal PAROC Explorations and the theme of the very first issue o... more The editorial introduces the e-journal PAROC Explorations and the theme of the very first issue of the e-journal.
PAROC Explorations is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed biannual journal. The journal aims to provide a platform for scholars to promptly share their novel results and the latest advances in their socio-pastoral research.
The theme of the first issue of PAROC Explorations is Community: Formation, Indigenization, and Participation. These days, the Catholic Church reflects and discusses the renewal of its structure. The synodal process initiated by Pope Francis in 2021 invites us to change our attitudes. Terms like “walking together”, “listening”, “discernment”, etc., are now very much part of our pastoral discussion. Along with Pope Francis, the first issue of PAROC Explorations discusses one of the participatory pastoral models which evolved through the activities in the PAROC Research Institute
Weihnachten 2019, SEELSORGERAUM OBERES STANZERTAL, 2019
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Ethics, Sustainability and Fratelli Tutti (Ethics International Press: UK), 2022
Jeevadhara, Vol. L II, No. 309, , 2022
The article critically evaluates the concept of 'ethnic democracy' from a philosophical point of ... more The article critically evaluates the concept of 'ethnic democracy' from a philosophical point of view.
Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection, , 2022
Witnessing life is the first means of evangelization. The role of witness in
evangelization is e... more Witnessing life is the first means of evangelization. The role of witness in
evangelization is elaborately mentioned in the mission documents of the Catholic Church. This article is an attempt to find out the biblical foundations of witness. We deal with different witnessing models from the Bible and learn the impact of their witnessing lives in the process of evangelization that they undertook.
Maria Jyothi , 2022
‘Green Army’, a voluntary wing of Marymatha Major Seminary for the protection of the environment,... more ‘Green Army’, a voluntary wing of Marymatha Major Seminary for the protection of the environment, is a positive sign that the seminarians and the staff take the words of Pope Francis seriously. It is the divine act that motivates and guides the seminarians to form such a voluntary group and to work for environmental protection. We praise you Lord (Laudato si) for this Green Army!
The article "Laudato Si for Green Army" attempts to understand Pope Francis's encyclical in the middle of various ecological crises. . Frist of all, the article reflects on the need for ecological responsibility in the middle of various environmental issues that we face. Secondly, it suggests a spirituality which integrates humanity, nature and God-experience for environmental protection. Thirdly, the article tries to motivate us to move from the conceptual realm to practical steps of environmental protection. Finally, it prepares a strategy for the Green Army members and other seminarians to be involved effectively in their environmental protection activities.
Encounter: A Journal of Interdisciplinary Reflections of Faith and Life , 2022
The term "parish" does not stand merely for the building where people come together for worship, ... more The term "parish" does not stand merely for the building where people come together for worship, instead, it stands for a community of the faithful. From this renewed understanding of the term "parish", the author brings the readers' attention to the changes that took place in society. With these changes in society, the traditional structures of the parish system become outdated. Thereby the author also proposes certain practical steps to renew the parish system today.
International Journal of Science and Research, 2021
The Catholic Church in India confronts various controversies in recent years. Analysing these con... more The Catholic Church in India confronts various controversies in recent years. Analysing these controversies, the Indian Theological Association (ITA) found out that these were mainly due to the counter witness of her members and consequently in the 43 Annual Conference (from 25 to 28 April 2021) ITA discussed on the theme, “The Church in India Today: Credibility and Witness”. I consider that the first means of evangelization, i. e. witness, has central role in overcoming the controversies within the Church. For promoting witness in the life of the People of God, this article suggests an inspiring witnessing model from our Indian context, namely the witnessing model of St. Teresa of Calcutta.
The Eastern Journal of Dialogue and Culture , 2021
After the publication of Synodality in the life and Mission of the Church by International Theolo... more After the publication of Synodality in the life and Mission of the Church by International Theological Commission (ITC), the notion of 'synodality' is being discussed widely in the Church circles. This discussion on synodality could be viewed as the result of the Church's desire to give a new face to the functioning of the pastoral and administrative activities. How can the People of God "walk or journey together"?-this is the basic concern of the 'synodality' discussions. The article, "Witness and Synodality", specifically analyses the role of 'witness' in forming a synodal church. Witness is the first means of evangelization (EN, 41). On this basis, the earlier missiological discussions of the theologians spent majority of their discussions on the topic of witness. But, gradually the importance of witness was ignored by the people of God and even it was sidelined in the theological discussions. The present issues in the Indian Church remind us to reconsider the method of 'witness' seriously. Recently at the beginning of this year, Indian Theological Association (ITA) took this theme of witness for their 43 rd annual conference (from 25 to 28 April 2021). In this article, we also try to find out answers for these questions: Does witness help us to overcome the hindrances to synodality? Should we give priority to witness?
Jnanadeepa: Pune Journal of Religious Studies , 2022
On October 3, 2020, Pope Francis issued the encyclical named Fratelli Tutti (We Are All Brothers)... more On October 3, 2020, Pope Francis issued the encyclical named Fratelli Tutti (We Are All Brothers) to urge humanity to promote a universal aspiration toward fraternity and social friendship. In the final chapter of the encyclical, Pope Francis repeatedly appeals to us to bear witness to God (Cf. FT § 274 § 276 § 280) and thereby contribute to the formation of universal friendship and solidarity. After one year, from 25 to 28 April 2021, the Indian Theological Association (ITA) discussed the theme "Credibility and Witness" in their 43 rd annual conference. Earlier in the mission documents, we oft found the repeated presence of the term 'witness'. Therefore, the present article "Witness in Fratelli Tutti" tries to explore the role of witness in the encyclical FT while initiating a universal home of peace and love. Does witnessing life (of Christian) play a significant role to initiate a common home?
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Papers by Sinto J O S E Porathur
PAROC Explorations is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed biannual journal. The journal aims to provide a platform for scholars to promptly share their novel results and the latest advances in their socio-pastoral research.
The theme of the first issue of PAROC Explorations is Community: Formation, Indigenization, and Participation. These days, the Catholic Church reflects and discusses the renewal of its structure. The synodal process initiated by Pope Francis in 2021 invites us to change our attitudes. Terms like “walking together”, “listening”, “discernment”, etc., are now very much part of our pastoral discussion. Along with Pope Francis, the first issue of PAROC Explorations discusses one of the participatory pastoral models which evolved through the activities in the PAROC Research Institute
evangelization is elaborately mentioned in the mission documents of the Catholic Church. This article is an attempt to find out the biblical foundations of witness. We deal with different witnessing models from the Bible and learn the impact of their witnessing lives in the process of evangelization that they undertook.
The article "Laudato Si for Green Army" attempts to understand Pope Francis's encyclical in the middle of various ecological crises. . Frist of all, the article reflects on the need for ecological responsibility in the middle of various environmental issues that we face. Secondly, it suggests a spirituality which integrates humanity, nature and God-experience for environmental protection. Thirdly, the article tries to motivate us to move from the conceptual realm to practical steps of environmental protection. Finally, it prepares a strategy for the Green Army members and other seminarians to be involved effectively in their environmental protection activities.