A biblical pastoral approach to the problem of suffering in India

Fiorello Mascarenhas

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A biblical pastoral approach to the problem of suffering in India

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Fiorello Mascarenhas. A Biblical Pastoral Approach to the Problem of Suffering In India. Catholic Theological Union. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/c6c1b975-8f5d-478e-91ef-6d32aea0d347.

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F. Mascarenhas. A biblical pastoral approach to the problem of suffering in India. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/c6c1b975-8f5d-478e-91ef-6d32aea0d347

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Fiorello Mascarenhas. A Biblical Pastoral Approach to the Problem of Suffering In India. Catholic Theological Union. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/c6c1b975-8f5d-478e-91ef-6d32aea0d347.

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Fiorello Mascarenhas

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Abstract

This thesis-project studies the recent suffering of the Christians in India caused by persecution from the advocates of the Hindutva culture. Using the Whiteheads' model and method of doing practical theology, this study has moved from practice, to theory, to practice. A biblical interpretation of suffering, and a pastoral approach to coping with the problem, are suggested. Drawing from the Bible, the teachings of the magisterium, the lives of the saints, and the social sciences such as psychology and Indian sociology/ philosophy, three pastoral strategies are offered: a series of approaches meant to introduce people to and make them familiar with the word of God and with specific biblical texts on Christian suffering; a plan for fostering vibrant parish prayer groups and Small Christian Communities, in order to provide an environment of solidarity, support, and security for the Christians exposed to persecution; an approach to the practice of a 'partnership' spirituality that consists of an attentiveness to and an active cooperation with the Holy Spirit in one's day-to-day life, but most especially in times of suffering.

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