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The Church is actively working to promote and build up a culture of safeguarding. Those most vulnerable to abuse need care and protection. Sexual orientation is an important element to consider in safeguarding, as there are specific risks for homosexual persons, and persons with same-sex attraction (SSA) frequently experience abuse. In a sensitive and respectful way, this article examines the bac…

Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, S.J., in his catechesis “Amoris Laetitia on Natural Family Planning,” presents Responsible Parenthood and Natural Family Planning (NFP) as central to the vocation of families, in line with Amoris Laetitia. Couples are called to exercise freedom responsibly by discerning their personal and social circumstances, guided by a well-formed conscience. Echoing Pope Francis…

This article examines the biblical foundations of the Marian title “Solace of Migrants,” added to the Litany of Loreto by Pope Francis in 2020. It highlights two key New Testament passages: the Holy Family’s journey to Bethlehem (Lk 2:1–7) and the Flight into Egypt (Mt 2:13–15). In these narratives, Mary, together with Joseph and Jesus, is portrayed as a migrant who experiences displacement, hard…

This article examines the writings of the Church Fathers on the four Marian dogmas: the Divine Maternity, Perpetual Virginity, Immaculate Conception, and Bodily Assumption of Mary. It shows how patristic teachings on these doctrines emerge primarily from their commentaries on Sacred Scripture, where Mary is interpreted within the broader economy of salvation. The study explores how the Fathers re…

This study explores the concept of “all-under-Heaven” as a framework for proclaiming Christ within Chinese culture. It employs the Pastoral Cycle method from the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC), integrating historical- theological analysis. The research emphasizes the need for inculturating the Gospel within the Chinese notion of “all-under-Heaven” to address the societal impacts …

This article explores the theological convergence between Catholic and Muslim beliefs regarding Mary, focusing on the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception. It examines how early Christian prayers and Islamic scriptures highlight Mary’s purity and her role as a bridge in interfaith dialogues. The study underscores the significance of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception in the Catholic trad…

Mystical experience does not happen in a vacuum. It is a mediated experience taking into consideration the nature and context of the human person. This is God’s respect for human freedom. However, spiritual transcendence is premised by the psychological constitution of the person, conscious and unconscious. Hence, there are degrees of freedom. L. Rulla’s self-consistency theory situates freedom f…

Recommended Citation Locker, Markus E. (2024) "Editor's Preface," Landas: Vol. 36: No. 1, Article 1. Available at: https://archium.ateneo.edu/landas/vol36/iss1/1

The Catholic Church will celebrate the Holy Year 2025 under the motto “Pilgrims of Hope,” emphasizing renewal and healing after the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper highlights the importance of Christian hope, often the least explored among the theological virtues, and turns to Pope Francis’ reflections as a key resource. Focusing on his weekly addresses from 2016–2017, it examines his theology of h…

The recent 25th anniversary of Ecclesia in Asia on November 6, 2024, underscores the need for a critical evaluation of its impact and relevance, hence the timeliness and necessity of this article. This article begins with the observation that Ecclesia in Asia primarily reflects the papal perspective rather than a genuine dialogue with Asian Churches, contrary to John Paul II’s assertion that the …

The genesis of Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises (SPEX) is closely linked to his conversion and early journey as a pilgrim, especially in Montserrat and Manresa. In Manresa, he lived a life of prayer, penance, and service, frequenting liturgies and assisting the sick. His profound spiritual illumination at the River Cardoner deepened his understanding of divine realities and became foundation…

Is Patristics still relevant in the 21st century? This paper examines the decline of Patristic studies in the 19th–20th centuries and their brief revival before Vatican II, followed by a postconciliar downturn. It proposes that the Church Fathers remain vital for theology today, especially in Asia, where faith and culture intersect in inculturation. As witnesses to Tradition, the Fathers offer mo…

The paper articulates and advances a pneumatological hermeneutic to Vatican II’s renewed ecclesiology. Recognizing both the legacy and the limits of the Council’s ecclesiology in the Spirit, the paper explores two key ecclesiological insights that Vatican II has decisively retrieved: namely, the sensus fidelium and synodality. While the former is explicitly treated in the conciliar texts, and the…

The Integrality of Integral Ecology calls for a rejection of the technocratic paradigm in favor of the relational paradigm that foregrounds the interbeingness of all humankind and other kinds rooted in their inherent values. This relational paradigm advocates the intersectional relations of cultural, economic, social, political ecology, spiritual ecology, and the ecology of daily life. This integ…

Beginning with the Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:17–49), the article analyzes key passages that depict both the teachings and actions of Jesus, emphasizing God’s mercy and compassion in the Gospel of Luke. Furthermore, by examining various parables, the article explores the ethical dimensions of mercy, including the importance of generosity and the risks associated with self- righteousness. In addi…

Recommended Citation Locker, Markus E. (2024) "Editor's Preface," Landas: Vol. 36: No. 2, Article 1. Available at: https://archium.ateneo.edu/landas/vol36/iss2/1

Recommended Citation David, Pablo Virgilio S. (2025) "Homily: Unlearning and Learning 25th Sunday In Ordinary Time 22 September 2024," Landas: Vol. 37: No. 1, Article 10. Available at: https://archium.ateneo.edu/landas/vol37/iss1/10 David, Pablo Virgilio S. (2025) "Homily: Unlearning and Learning 25th Sunday In Ordinary Time 22 September 2024," Landas: Vol. 37: No. 1, Article 10. Available at: ht…

Recommended Citation Pabillo, Broderick S. (2025) "Homily: Feast of St. Matthew and CBAP’s 25th Anniversary 21 September 2024," Landas: Vol. 37: No. 1, Article 9. Available at: https://archium.ateneo.edu/landas/vol37/iss1/9 Pabillo, Broderick S. (2025) "Homily: Feast of St. Matthew and CBAP’s 25th Anniversary 21 September 2024," Landas: Vol. 37: No. 1, Article 9. Available at: https://archium.ate…

Sumainyo ang kapayapaan is a formal translation of the peace greeting in John 20. But does the Filipino, specifically the Tagalog translation, capture the intent of the Gospel writer? The evangelist seems to be saying that he intended more than a peace greeting when he employed the phrase " Peace be with you " on three different occasions in the passage as mentioned above. The literary structure …

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically disrupted the usual course of doing things by which the world and individuals are accustomed, and it continues to do so as many individuals and, five years on, sectors are still reeling from the multi- faceted effects of the pandemic. It is on this account that this contribution seeks to offer the role and relevance of lament when people and communities face …