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Spirit Komuniter-Ekaristis Sebagai Unsur Hakiki Cara Hidup Jemaat Perdana dan Relevansinya Bagi Gereja Masa Kini Susang, Paulus; Daten, Marys; Kanaf, Gregorio; Benu, Gabriel; Senda, Siprianus Soleman
Madani: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Vol 2, No 1 (2024): Madani, Vol. 2, No. 1 2024
Publisher : Penerbit Yayasan Daarul Huda Kruengmane

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10689461

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The way of life of the early Church written in Acts 2:41-47 is a model of Christian life for the Church throughout the ages. The spirit that underlies this way of life is a communitarian-eucharistic spirit, namely a communion centered on Christ that is present in the eucharistic meal. The fundamental question regarding this is how this spirit was lived by the early congregation and inspired the Church today. To answer this question, this research was conducted using the literature study method. The research results are discussed using a descriptive analysis approach to provide an overview of the communitarian-eucharistic spirit lived by the early congregation and draw out its relevance for the Church today. In this way, this communitarian-eucharistic spirit can animate the life of the Church today in its liturgical duties, preaching, communion, service and witness of faith in contextual society.
"Like" Sebagai Berhala Digital: Telaah Teologis Atas Penyembahan Diri Dalam Terang Ensiklik Caritas In Veritate Kanaf, Gregorio; Tuga, Romana; Langga, Marianus P.; Siba, Reinildis; Runesi, Monika; Aba Ola, Charolus; Taolin, Hironimus
Pastoralia Jurnal Penelitian Dosen Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Edisi Juni
Publisher : STIPAS Keuskupan Agung Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70449/pastoral.v6i1.168

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The phenomenon of the “like” on social media has shifted from a mere expression of appreciation to a powerful symbol of social validation. In today’s digital culture, “likes” often become a benchmark for self-worth and recognition, leading to a hidden form of self-worship. This study aims to examine the “like” as a digital idol in light of the theological teachings in the Caritas in Veritate encyclical. Using a qualitative method with theological and psychosocial approaches, this research analyzes how dependence on digital validation affects personal identity, social relationships, and spiritual life. The findings show that the “like” culture produces psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, and digital narcissism, and also contributes to the erosion of social and moral values. Self-worship in the digital realm undermines human relationships and weakens one’s spiritual calling as the image of God. Within the framework of Caritas in Veritate, it is revealed that true human development can only occur through truth and love, not through superficial digital recognition. The study concludes that critical reflection, ethical digital education, and the restoration of authentic relationships with God, self, and others are needed to transform the digital culture into a medium of love, rather than a platform for self-idolatry.