6 Woman or man but fully alive
We know the power of slogans, especially when
blazoned on placards in the streets. When TV cameras are about, they
tend to be in English, even when every other background sign and
symbol voices another culture.
For someone who lived in the 1960s, the phrase
"I have a dream" recalls a whole world. Another prominent
example of the time (would have to be reworded today) "The glory
of God is man fully alive".
Slogans are powerful but they have their limits.
They precipitate closure and rob us of balance. Irenaeus had a little
more to say about the glory of God, seen in human fulfilment.
"The glory of God is when we are fully alive;
and we come to life in the contemplation
of God."
(Gloria Dei, homo vivens
et vita hominis, visio Dei)
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to the site of the TransCanada Province of the Spiritans. We are a
Roman Catholic Religious Congregation of over three thousand members,
founded in 1703. Our missions are spread worldwide. While we may be
found involved in many diverse ministries, we have dedicated
ourselves to working with the poor and in those situations where the
Church has difficulty in finding ministers. We hope you enjoy your
visit to our site and that while browsing you will keep us in your
prayers. May God bless you.
