Abstract
This article examines the theological contributions of Sri Lankan Jesuit Aloysius Pieris and their profound implications for the Church's identity and mission in Asia. Julia highlights how Pieris critiques deep-seated dualisms within traditional Christian practice—such as the dichotomies between liturgy, spirituality, and secular action. By advocating for a synthesis centered on the "liturgy of life" and an Asian Christology, Pieris challenges local churches to undergo a "double baptism" in the Jordan of Asian religiosity and the Calvary of systemic poverty. Ultimately, the paper calls for a transformative pastoral shift toward authentic dialogue and total solidarity with the marginalized.
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Julia, Norlan H.
(2017)
"Aloysius Pieris’s Asian Liberation Theology and Its Challenges to the Church’s Mission in Asia,"
Landas: Vol. 31:
No.
1, Article 4.
Available at:
https://archium.ateneo.edu/landas/vol31/iss1/4