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Implementasi Spiritualitas Belas Kasih dalam Pelayanan Klinik Pratama Tabita Gunungsitoli Valentina Yuliba Ndruru; Alfons Seran; Dominikus Doni Ola
Journal New Light Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): May : Journal New Light
Publisher : STP Dian Mandala Gunungsitoli Nias Keuskupan Sibolga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62200/newlight.v2i4.175

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This article discusses the implementation of spirituality of mercy at the Klinik Pratama Tabita Gunungsitoli. Mercy is at the heart of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Church's calling. Mercy is the foundation of God's discipleship spirituality and is a characteristic of the way of life and the way of serving the medical staff at the Klinik Pratama Tabita Gunungsitoli. The motivation of the author in this study is that nowadays there is a tendency for humans not to build a culture of mercy. Planet earth as a home for human beings is felt uncomfortable and safe due to various acts of violence, injustice, discrimination, intolerance, ethical violations, and natural disasters. All of this indicates that humans live without mercy. This research is qualitative research with Appreciative Inquiry approach called the 4D process, namely discover, dream, design, and destiny. Using this research method, the researcher will get data directly from the respondents themselves about their experiences about the recognition, understanding and living out of mercy spirituality at the Klinik Pratama Tabita Gunungsitoli. From the study, it was found that the majority of medical professionals know, understand and living out the spirituality of mercy in life, especially in serving patients at the Klinik Pratama Tabita Gunungsitoli. The significant thing from their experience is that there are ten characteristics of mercy that animate their way of life and the way they serve patients, namely sympathy, hospitality, generosity, simplicity of heart, humility, willingness, sacrifice and selflessness.
Refleksi Tentang Makna Salib dan Penderitaan Manusia dalam Terang Ensiklik Salvifici Doloris Alfons Seran; Ola, Dominikus Doni; Zamili, Alberta Animarwati
Journal New Light Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): November: Journal New Light
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62200/newlight.v3i4.235

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This article aims to deeply reflect on the meaning of suffering and the cross in the light of Christian faith, as elaborated in the Encyclical Salvifici Doloris by Pope John Paul II. Suffering is an inevitable part of every human life. It should not be viewed merely as a negative experience or a painful burden, but also as a path that can lead one to a deeper understanding of faith and a closer relationship with God. The method used is the library research method, by collecting and analyzing various written sources such as books, scholarly journals, Church documents, and credible references from the internet. This approach aims to provide a strong theoretical foundation while also exploring various thoughts and recent findings relevant to the theme of this thesis. The findings of this study show that human suffering, when united with the suffering of Christ on the cross, has redemptive value and becomes a means of participating in God's work of salvation. This research concludes that, in the light of Christian faith, suffering holds a deeper meaning than simply being a painful experience. Suffering is not merely something to be endured, but also a way to participate in God’s salvific work and a means to lead humanity into a more intimate communion with Him.