A powerful encouter: the relation between diaconia and sprituality

Spirituality, when conceived of as a relation with the transcendent, can be experienced in many ways. This article explores how diaconia, when defined broadly as service work, can be a place where this relation is experienced. Based on the reviewed literature, the different ways in which spiritualit...

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主要作者: Elst, D. Ver (Author)
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语言:English
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出版: [2020]
In: Acta theologica
Year: 2020, 卷: 40, 发布: 2, Pages: 342-359
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B 教会慈惠服务 / 实践神学 / 灵性
IxTheo Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
FA Theology
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总结:Spirituality, when conceived of as a relation with the transcendent, can be experienced in many ways. This article explores how diaconia, when defined broadly as service work, can be a place where this relation is experienced. Based on the reviewed literature, the different ways in which spirituality and diaconia are related, as well as the influence of spirituality on diaconia and of diaconia on spirituality are discussed. On the basis of theoretical and empirical research literature, the article explores concepts such as calling, effectivity of diaconia through spiritual strategies, humbleness, perseverance and coping that influence diaconia. Spiritual transformation through diaconia is discussed by viewing diaconia as a spiritual act and the encounter with a greater good, love, calling, heterotopia and suffering in the practice of diaconia. These different forms of relation are examined critically, as an indication for further research and implementation in theological and communal praxis.
ISSN:2309-9089
Contains:Enthalten in: Acta theologica
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.18820/23099089/actat.v40i2.18