Love and ‘Spiritual Ecumenism’: A Foundational Backdrop for Underhill’s The Spiritual Life
One foundational backdrop for Evelyn Underhill’s BBC radio talks, 'The Spiritual Life' (1937), is her posture of ‘spiritual ecumenism’ (prayer for Church unity). In 1936, Underhill had published 'Worship' and participated in various worship practices, plus prayer groups for Churc...
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| Tipo de documento: | Recurso Electrónico Artigo |
| Idioma: | Inglês |
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2024
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Journal of spiritual formation & soul care
Ano: 2024, Volume: 17, Número: 1, Páginas: 83-100 |
| Outras palavras-chave: | B
spiritual ecumenism
B church unity B evelyn underhill B The Spiritual Life B Prayer |
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| Resumo: | One foundational backdrop for Evelyn Underhill’s BBC radio talks, 'The Spiritual Life' (1937), is her posture of ‘spiritual ecumenism’ (prayer for Church unity). In 1936, Underhill had published 'Worship' and participated in various worship practices, plus prayer groups for Church unity. During these years, loving rather than critiquing Christians different to herself had become an area of growth for Underhill (outlined in her spiritual journals). Bérulle’s three types of generous love - adoration, communion and co-operation - provided Underhill’s macro structure for 'The Spiritual Life.' Through the lens of ‘spiritual ecumenism’, Underhill emphasised the centrality of love in ‘the spiritual life’ – love of God and neighbour – particularly fellow Christians. Underhill encourages us to pray for Church unity and engage in spiritual understanding rather than judgment, competition and ‘mud-slinging’. In the context of growing secularism, individualism, and Church disunity, ‘spiritual ecumenism’ has the potential to enhance the Church’s missional impact. |
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| ISSN: | 2328-1030 |
| Obras secundárias: | Enthalten in: Journal of spiritual formation & soul care
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/19397909241234307 |