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Lux et Sal
ISSN : 27752399     EISSN : 28071328     DOI : https://doi.org/10.57079/lux
Core Subject : Religion,
Lux et Sal berarti terang dan garam. Metafora terang dan garam digunakan oleh Yesus untuk menggambarkan tugas dan perutusan para murid-Nya (bdk. Mat 5:13-16). Para murid yang telah menerima terang firman Allah dipanggil untuk memancarkannya kepada lingkungan sekitarnya. Dan sebagaimana garam “membantu” makanan menjadi lezat, demikianlah para murid Yesus senantiasa membantu orang lain. Jurnal Lux et Sal merupakan salah satu upaya Institutum Theologicum Ioannis Mariae Vianney Surabayanum untuk memenuhi panggilan sebagai terang dan garam dunia itu. Mereka yang “melihat terang” dan “menerima garam” berkat penelitian dalam bidang teologi, seperti teologi sumber, teologi sistematis, dan teologi praktis, mencoba membagikan terang itu dalam rupa refleksi teologis dalam jurnal ini.
Articles 56 Documents
Tahun Yubileum: Maknanya bagi Keluarga Kristiani dalam Terang Pemikiran Paus Fransiskus dan Julie Hanlon Rubio Christiawan, Stevanus Devi
Lux et Sal Vol 6 No 1 (2025): Tahun Rahmat Tuhan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57079/lux.v6i1.145

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Proclaimed by Pope Francis through the Bull Spes Non Confundit, the Jubilee Year 2025 adopts the theme Pilgrims of Hope, offering the universal Church a unique opportunity to renew spiritual life and reaffirm the social and missionary dimensions of Christian faith. This article examines the pastoral and spiritual significance of the Jubilee, particularly in the context of Christian family life, drawing upon the insights of Julie Hanlon Rubio and the teachings of Pope Francis. The approach taken views the family as a distinctive locus theologicus , where the spirituality of the Jubilee manifests in daily living—not merely as devotional expression but as a concrete form of social participation and faith witness. The article elaborates on six key characteristics of the Jubilee Year—pilgrimage, the holy door, reconciliation, prayer, profession of faith, and acts of charity—and integrates them into the lived experience of Christian families. Rubio’s perspective highlights family faith practices as ethical means of shaping spiritual habitus, fostering spiritual growth, interpersonal relationships, and social engagement. Simultaneously, Pope Francis’s vision of synodality and his call for a “Church that goes forth” inspire families to become missionary communities that embody and transmit faith, hope, and love to others. Accordingly, the Jubilee Year is understood not merely as a liturgical celebration, but as a dynamic process of pastoral renewal. It positions the family as both subject of evangelization and witness to divine mercy.
Paus Leo XIV: Spiritualitas Agustinian dan Relevansinya bagi Gereja Masa Kini Wicaksono, Agung
Lux et Sal Vol 6 No 2 (2025): In Illo Uno Unum dan Implementasinya bagi Gereja Indonesia
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57079/lux.v6i2.154

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This article discusses the election of Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost) as the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church, succeeding Pope Francis. His election is widely regarded as a sign of continuity with the pastoral and social vision of his predecessor. Drawing from his Augustinian background, cross-cultural experience, and a personal character marked by simplicity and contemplative depth, Pope Leo XIV brings renewed hope to the Church amid the complex challenges of the contemporary world. Through an engagement with the spirituality of Saint Augustine—particularly the themes of love, the civitas Dei, interior conversion, and the dialogue between faith and reason—this study argues that Pope Leo XIV embodies a form of leadership grounded in charity, unity, and profound reflection. In an increasingly fractured and noisy world, he calls the Church to become a community rooted in silence, animated by love, and open to sincere dialogue, so as to make the presence of God tangible within modern society.
Pembentukan Kevikepan Berbasis Karesidenan: Sejarah Strategi Pastoral Teritorial Keuskupan Surabaya Laksito, Petrus Canisius Edi
Lux et Sal Vol 6 No 2 (2025): In Illo Uno Unum dan Implementasinya bagi Gereja Indonesia
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57079/lux.v6i2.158

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With its vast scope, the Diocese of Surabaya is divided into 46 parishes grouped in 8 vicariates. In recent pastoral situations, strengthening the vicariate is a priority, but conceptually there has never been any adequate study on this topic. To make an adequate study, this work covers the history of the former residencies of Surabaya, Kediri, Madiun, dan Rembang because in reality the Diocese of Surabaya would later use this colonial administrative basis of the regional government as the basis for dividing its territory into vicariates. Having that rationale, this paper then discusses the formation history of the Diocese of Surabaya and the formation of the vicariates in the territory of the Diocese based on the ex-residencies’ territorial administration. After making an analysis on the divisions of the Diocese into vicariates since 1983 this paper ends with a conclusion.
Konsili Yerusalem: Krisis Kesatuan Gereja dan Jalan Keluarnya Prayidno, Iswadi
Lux et Sal Vol 6 No 2 (2025): In Illo Uno Unum dan Implementasinya bagi Gereja Indonesia
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57079/lux.v6i2.159

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The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15) stands as a pivotal moment in the early Church, revealing how the first Christian communities confronted internal conflict regarding the identity and boundaries of the emerging faith. This study examines the theological and cultural tensions between Jewish-Christian believers and the rapidly growing Gentile communities, which raised fundamental questions about salvation, the Mosaic Law, and ecclesial fellowship. By analyzing the deliberations involving Peter, James, Paul, Barnabas, and the Jerusalem elders, the paper highlights how discernment of God’s action—rather than adherence to inherited religious customs—guided the Council’s resolution. The resulting decision affirmed salvation by grace through faith and established minimal communal norms to enable fellowship between culturally diverse believers. The paper also reflects on the later disagreement between Paul and Barnabas as a reminder that human limitations do not negate God’s ability to work through conflict. Ultimately, the Jerusalem Council offers a lasting model for dialogue, discernment, and unity amid ecclesial diversity.
Gereja Sinodal dalam Terang “In Illo Uno Unum” Winarto, Heribertus
Lux et Sal Vol 6 No 2 (2025): In Illo Uno Unum dan Implementasinya bagi Gereja Indonesia
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57079/lux.v6i2.160

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This study offers a theological–ecclesiological analysis of synodality in light of Pope Leo XIV’s programmatic motto In Illo Uno Unum (“In the One, we are one”). Drawing upon Augustinian ecclesiology and recent magisterial developments, the paper argues that synodality constitutes not merely an institutional mechanism but an essential modality of the Church’s self-understanding as the communio of God’s pilgrim people. By situating Pope Leo XIV’s vision within the broader trajectory of conciliar tradition—especially the legacy of Nicaea in its 1700th anniversary—the study highlights the intrinsic link between synodality, ecclesial unity, and ecumenical rapprochement. It further examines synodality as an ecclesial form of discernment ordered to the missio Dei, whereby the Church participates in Christ’s Paschal dynamic through listening, dialogue, and co-responsibility. Finally, the paper presents synodality as a mode of prophetic witness capable of addressing contemporary socio-political fragmentation by promoting reconciliation, peace, and the dignity of every human person. Thus, synodality emerges as a comprehensive paradigm for renewing the Church’s communion and mission in the third millennium.
Model Penguatan Kevikepan Teritorial Keuskupan Surabaya 2026-2030 Laksito, Petrus Canisius Edi; Gunawan, Theodorus Christian; Poa, Nicholaus Damianus; Kleden, Henrikus Balzano Conte; Yubileo, Yustinus
Lux et Sal Vol 6 No 2 (2025): In Illo Uno Unum dan Implementasinya bagi Gereja Indonesia
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57079/lux.v6i2.161

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The Diocese of Surabaya has experienced significant growth in the number of parishes; however, this expansion has also produced structural imbalances. The development of local units (parishes) has not been accompanied by a corresponding strengthening of intermediate structures (episcopal vicariates). This study addresses the issue of the "missing vicariates" (kevikepan yang hilang) marked by weak institutional functions and the limited leadership role of the Episcopal Vicar, who lacks a clear job description and strategic direction. As a result, a "silo mentality" and parochialism threaten the Church’s fundamental vision as communion. Employing a literature review as the methodological approach, this paper proposes a "Strengthening Model for Territorial Vicariates" for the period 2026–2030, aligned with the stages of the Diocese's Basic Directions (ARDAS). The framework integrates John Kotter's 8-Steps Change Model and Kurt Lewin’s 3-Phases Change Model with contemporary leadership theories: transformational, servant, authentic, and leader-member exchange (LMX). The strengthening process is structured into three phases: (1) creating a climate for change, (2) involving and empowering the entire vicariate, and (3) implementing and consolidating the culture. These phases must be accompanied by a transformation of the Episcopal Vicar’s role into that of a strategic leader and by the establishment of a solid steering coalition. In this way, vicariates can become coordinating centers that foster synodality, subsidiarity, and solidarity, ensuring the Diocese of Surabaya advances as a cohesive and missionary community.