CIL 2010: DAY 8: PROMOTING INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE AND FRIENDSHIPS
Given the cultural and religious diversity that continues to share in the Lasallian Family and Mission, the topic presented today by Father Felix Korner, SJ, Jesuit theologian and scholar was much appreciated by the CIL Participants. The particular focus was to begin to understand the links as well as the differences between our Christian traditions and those of our Muslim brothers and sisters.
Reflection and insights were provided to probe the Muslim understanding of Allah (God) and the 99 most beautiful names attributed to God in the Muslim experience and tradition.
Fr. Korner indicated that the encounter with other religious traditions can give us a clarity of freshness and connection in the field beyond right and wrong as a gift of new inspiration as we experience other realities and spiritual searches.
The presentation provided three clearly defined areas of exploration: Encounter, Witness and Association.
Afternoon session included a report by each of the group leaders highlighting the main themes, conversations, deliberations and priorities evolving from the group sessions.
CIL participants joined in the evening Liturgy with the MotherHouse Central Community for the anniversary of the Dedication of the Chapel of our Founder.
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