You are invited!

A series of three discussions entitled Engaging our Jewish and Muslim Neighbours hosted by Fr. David Neuhaus SJ and the Jesuit Institute.

 

In 2025, the Catholic Church will mark sixty years since the publication of Nostra aetate (In our times), a Vatican II document that reformulated the Church’s attitude to the faithful of non-Christian religions. An attitude of contempt was replaced with an attitude of respect. These sessions propose revisiting the document and re-examining our relationships with our Jewish and Muslim neighbours.

 

We will read together the text of Nostra aetate, examining the type of dialogue that is proposed with the believers of other religious traditions. What is the relationship between our mission as Christians and our engagement in dialogue with our non-Christian neighbours?

 

We will focus on paragraph 4 of Nostra aetate, which deals at length with the Church’s attitude to the Jewish people. How are Catholics and Jews called to engage with one another in South Africa today?

 

We will focus on paragraph 3 of Nostra aetate, which deals with the Church’s attitude to Muslims. How are Catholics and Muslims called to engage with one another in South Africa today?

 

These discussions will take place at the Jesuit Institute. There is no charge but donations are welcome. Please register by emailing retreats@jesuitinstitute.org.za or click this link Interreligious dialogues