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The Yeast Metaphor: A Perspective from Psychology and Sociology
The concept of "transformation" helps to understand the processes of change in psychology and sociology. The biblical metaphor of yeast is perhaps most appropriate to describe the changes needed in the congregation.
Sint unum: chimera or reality?
We cannot think about social life without a reference to the notion of unity. It is in this light that this reflection is situated, which aims to rethink community life , from the African perspective.
Dehonian Communion
The Dehonians, following the founder’s footsteps, are called to have a personal experience of the Heart of Christ. This as well grounds their communion with the community of brethren and with the whole creation
International Colloquium on Reparation
On the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the apparitions at Paray-le Monial, an international colloquium on the theme of reparation was held in Rome at Villa Aurelia from May 1-5, 2024. Here is the report of the meeting.
Goma, a dying city
The Democratic Republic of Congo is in a state of war. For nearly three decades, the eastern part of the country has been suffering under repeated clashes. Not a day goes by without not one but several men and women dying as a result of the war.
The General Chapters, ferments of growth of a Dehonian conscience in Africa
In preparation of the 25th General Chapter, we asked some Dehonians to write reflections. Fr. Joseph Kuate proposes an article on the reception of 'Sint Unum' in the African context.
Day of fraternity and formation of the ITS province.
Dehonians of the ITS province every have get together for a day of fraternity and formation. This year the theme was spiritual abuse: how to recognize it, how to prevent it.
Transformation or refiguration?
In preparation for the XXV general chapter, the North American Dehonian Theological Commission critiques the concept "transformation" as the goal of the next general chapter. Here it explains the reasons why.
Bringing the Dehonian charism to the world
On April 24, the North American Dehonian Theological Commission (NADTC) met via Zoom
Angelo Cavagna, Dehonian pacifist
Fr. Angelo Cavagna passed away in Bolognano d'Arco (Italy) on April 28. In his 94 years of life he was a formator, a farmer priest, an animator of international civil service, a proponent of conscientious objection, and a strong pacifist.
