Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue Research Articles

The Oxford Handbook of Ecumenical Studies ed. by Geoffrey Wainwright and Paul McPartlan

Reviewed by: The Oxford Handbook of Ecumenical Studies ed. by Geoffrey Wainwright and Paul McPartlan H. George Anderson The Oxford Handbook of Ecumenical Studies. Edited by Geoffrey Wainwright and Paul McPartlan. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2021. xvii + 686 pp. The ecumenical movement is one of the two Christian renewal movements of the twentieth century. It already has its own Dictionary (1993) and a three-volume History (1986, 2004), so what can a "Handbook" provide? The Oxford University Press Handbook series aims to give "authoritative and up-to-date surveys of original research" by "leading figures in the discipline" who offer "critical examinations of the progress and direction of debates, as well as a foundation for future research." I can only say "mission accomplished." The forty-two authors are a galaxy of ecumenical stars who lived and led the ecumenical movement through its golden age. Regrettably, several have died since completing their essays, but they have left a legacy of memories, critiques, and suggestions that will stimulate further research. Each brief essay is an introduction to a topic followed by a list of references that support its conclusions and then suggested resources for general information. The five sections provide a multi-dimensional survey of ecumenism—its history, significant doctrinal issues, key organizations, continental variations, and methodology. Writers from Orthodox to Baptist and Pentecostal recount their confession's experience in the movement. William G. Rusch, the former ecumenical officer of the [End Page 120] Lutheran Church in America and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, writes for the Lutherans (137–152). These various confessional perspectives converge on several points: the significant entry of Roman Catholics after the Second Vatican Council, the "golden age" that followed, the sense of an "ecumenical winter" at the turn of the century, and the unsettled questions that remain: Is the goal of ecumenism "visible unity," "reconciled diversity," or "conciliar fellowship?" Is the Eucharist a means of unity or its culmination? How can decisions made by experts effect change at the grass roots? The persistence of these questions, and others, has led to a sense of stagnation among ecumenists. Perhaps it is time for this renewal movement to be renewed. The impetus might be coming from the other twentieth-century renewal movement that has often been seen as a rival to ecumenism: Pentecostalism. The book's major sections provide a series of perspectives that will contribute to a multi-dimensional way of testing this hypothesis. Its section on "History" traces tensions and mutual criticism between ecumenists and Pentecostals. The following section on confessional "Traditions" contains Telford Work's essay, "Pentecostal and Charismatic" (187–204), a clear-eyed look at the changing face of the movement and the gifts it offers to ecumenism. Essays in the section on "Achievements and Issues" note a significant Roman Catholic-Pentecostal dialogue on baptism (254) but also point out Pentecostalism's lack of a "coherent theology of the church" (236). The section on "Instruments" offers glimpses of the Pentecostal movement gradually overcoming its initial suspicion of councils of churches, then its tentative participation in some elements of the World Council of Churches, and finally its full membership in the Global Christian Forum. The survey of "The Global Scene" documents Pentecostalism's dramatic growth in the "Global South." The final Handbook section, "Debate and Prospects," highlights conflicting goals for the ecumenical movement: "reconciled diversity," "visible unity," or some form of "spiritual" affinity. Cardinal Kurt Koch, in his presidential address to the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (594–609), deplores this lack of consensus and notes that the debate is being complicated by a "pentecostalization of Christianity," and suggests that it may be seen as a "fourth [End Page 121] mode of being Christian" alongside the traditional confessional families. This "case study" on Pentecostalism illustrates how the Handbook provides a wealth of intriguing leads for further research. It will be just as useful for general readers who want to learn more about specific aspects of the ecumenical movement. H. George Anderson Green Valley, Arizona Copyright © 2023 Johns Hopkins University Press and Lutheran Quarterly, Inc.

“NO EXTINGÁIS EL ESPÍRITU” (1TES 5,19): LA IGLESIA, LOS CARISMAS Y EL PRIMADO DE LA CARIDADE A PARTIR DEL DOCUMENTO VI DEL DIÁLOGO CATÓLICO-PENTECOSTAL

El artículo aborda el tema de los carismas y el primado de la caridad en la Iglesia, a partir del Documento VI del Diálogo Internacional Católico-Pentecostal. Es un análisis inicial del documento, publicado al final de la Sexta Etapa de este Diálogo, bajo el título Los carismas en la vida y en la misión de la Iglesia (2016). El tema elegido corresponde a la Parte II del documento, que reflexiona sobre la diversidad de los carismas, el primado de la caridad, la relación entre carismas y servicio. El análisis articula Pneumatología y Eclesiología, con tres tópicos: 1) la Iglesia, los carismas y la caridad; 2) manifestación de los carismas; 3) la Iglesia en permanente Pentecostés. Al final, son señalados dos aspectos: la relación entre los sacramentos y el Espírito, y las condiciones de recepción del mismo Documento VI por parte de las iglesias.

Response to the Report of the Sixth Phase of the International Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue (2011–2015)

Response to the Report of the Sixth Phase of the International Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue (2011–2015)

A COMISSÃO INTERNACIONAL DE DIÁLOGO CATÓLICO-PENTECOSTAL E O CONTEXTO BRASILEIRO

Dentre os principais conflitos religiosos presentes no Brasil, as dificuldades de relação entre católicos e pentecostais ocupa um lugar relevante neste cenário, por se tratarem das duas maiores tradições cristãs do país. Assim, esta pesquisa possui como objetivo apresentar algumas questões fundamentais sobre o diálogo católico-pentecostal no Brasil. Primeiramente, busca-se compreender como se configura atualmente o catolicismo e o pentecostalismo, alvos desta pesquisa, pois são os sujeitos deste diálogo. No segundo momento, faz-se uma análise da Comissão de Diálogo Católico-Pentecostal do Vaticano em relação à realidade brasileira, focando nas dificuldades existentes entre católicos e pentecostais para que se estabeleça um diálogo ecumênico.

Observations on Pentecostal Participation in Formal Ecumenical Dialogue

AbstractAs analysis of the implications of global Pentecostalism for ecumenism continues, we can learn much by examining the formal ecumenical dialogues in which Pentecostals have participated. Among these dialogues, both between Pentecostals and other Christian traditions and between Oneness and trinitarian Pentecostals, the Catholic–Pentecostal dialogue is especially instructive. As Pentecostals continue to dialogue, they should employ the methodology of lex orandi, lex credendi, reflect on the requirements and responsibilities of their dialogue participation, and return to previous topics in their dialogues that may be ripe for reconsideration.

Uma aproximação ao diálogo internacional católico-pentecostal

O autor propõe uma aproximação ao Diálogo Internacional Católico-Pentecostal, hoje na Sexta Fase/Sessão III de sua programação. Após apresentar as Igrejas-membro e os temas deste Diálogo, o autor caracteriza a experiência do “novo Pentecostes” e seus elementos teológicos, como são compreendidos pelas Confissões participantes do Diálogo, à luz da “teologia da graça consumada” e da compreensão moderna de “avivamento espiritual”. O discernimento de um terreno teológico comum, com base nas Escrituras, tem levado o Diálogo Católico-Pentecostal a superar mal-entendidos, pontuando convergências promissoras para o caminho da unidade cristã.

Local Dialogue as a Means to Ecumenical Reception? The International and Dutch Pentecostal-Catholic Dialogues in Close-up

Abstract The International Roman Catholic-Classical Pentecostal Dialogue, established in 1972, encourages the initiation of local Pentecostal-Catholic dialogues. Such dialogues are deemed important to get feedback from the grassroots and to promote reception of the irccpd’s ecumenical achievements. The Catholic-Pentecostal dialogue in the Netherlands (1999-2009) is arguably to date the prime example of such a local spin-off and its history evidences strong ties with the international dialogue. The desired feedback to the international level was virtually absent, but the usefulness of the irccpd’s Final Reports for the local context was acknowledged and the Dutch dialogue was considered locally fruitful. The local context is however constantly changing and in order to deal with the issues deemed most important by both dialogue partners, a reconfiguration of the Dutch dialogue involving a third partner has been prepared since 2009. As the dialogue is no ‘official’ spin-off of the irccpd, chances are high that the ties with the international dialogue will soon be severed.

A Review of Toward a Pneumatological Theology: Pentecostal and Ecumenical Perspectives on Ecclesiology Soteriology and Theology of Mission by Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen

AbstractToward a Pneumatological Theology by Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen is an insightful investigation into the possibility of a truly ecumenical and conciliar pneumatic theology. Kärkkäinen develops his reflection on a pneumatological theology in critical dialogue with Pentecostal and Catholic traditions, drawing upon and expanding the theological insights that have emanated from the various Quinqueniums of the Catholic-Pentecostal dialogue. This review applauds Kärkkäinen’s effort of bringing together historical and theological traditions as far apart as Pentecostal and Catholic in search of a greater ecumenical understanding of God the Holy Spirit. The review, however, warns of the dangers of oversimplification and false dichotomizing, when considering such complex and pluriform traditions.

Are Pentecostals Oblivious to Social Justice? Theological and Ecumenical Perspectives

Pentecostals, who are known for aggressive mission work, are often accused of being indifferent to social needs of the people to whom they proclaim the gospel. Even though Pentecostals have not had a viable theology of social concern until recently, their mission work has always included care of physical and social needs. The extended ecumenical dialogue between the Roman Catholic Church, especially the fourth phase (1990–1997) that focused on mission and social justice, has given the Pentecostals an opportunity to reflect on the relationship between proclamation and social justice. This article discusses the recent attempts of Pentecostal theologians and the Catholic-Pentecostal dialogue to construct a theology of social concern.1

Evangelization, Proselytism, and Common Witness: Roman Catholic—Pentecostal Dialogue on Mission, 1990–1997

Evangelization, Proselytism, and Common Witness: Roman Catholic—Pentecostal Dialogue on Mission, 1990–1997

Trinity as Communion in the Spirit: Koinonia, Trinity, and Filioque in the Roman Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue

Trinity as Communion in the Spirit: Koinonia, Trinity, and Filioque in the Roman Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue

Authority, Revelation, and Interpretation in the Roman Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue

Authority, Revelation, and Interpretation in the Roman Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue

Final Report

85 Final Report Of the dialogue between the Secretariat for Promoting Christian Unity of the Roman Catholic Church and leaders of some Pentecostal Churches and participants in the Charismatic movement within Protestant and Anglican Churches, 1972-1976 Introduction 1. The series of talks described as the Roman Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue had its beginning in the contacts made by individual members of the Pentecostal Churches with the Vatican Secretariat for Promoting Christian Unity in 1969 and 1970. With the assis- . tance of Revd David du Plessis, an international Pentecostal leader, noted figure among Pentecostals and a guest at the Second Vatican Council,

Signs and Evidence: The Need for Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue on the Relationship between the Physical and Spiritual

Signs and Evidence: The Need for Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue on the Relationship between the Physical and Spiritual