We cannot refuse the summons of Pope John Paul II to become aware of the urgent need to change the spiritual attitudes which define each individual's relationship with self, with neighbor, with even the remotest human communities, and with nature itself. This faith is social in its implications. A faith that looks to the Kingdom generates communities which counter social conflict and disintegration. The aim of our mission and its integrating principle are dynamically related to the inculturated proclamation of the Gospel and dialogue with other religious traditions as integral dimensions of evangelization. Our experience shows we cannot avoid these dimensions.
Justice flourishes only when it involves the transformation of culture.
There can be no effective proclamation of the Kingdom unless the Gospel touches all structural, cultural and religious aspects. Our mission of service of faith and promotion of justice must be broadened to include, as integral dimensions, proclamation of the Gospel, dialogue and the evangelization of culture. Synopses of Other Decrees which are available.