Welcoming Other Religions: A New Dimension of the Christian Faith
The Benedictine monk Pierre-François de Béthune has dedicated his life to following the lead of the great pioneers of interreligious dialogue at the level of spiritual experience. Having practiced zazen and "Way of tea" assiduously for decades, he now leads readers along the path of spiritual hospitality, describing how welcoming other religions transformed him and brought him to rediscover the Gospel. In this volume, he evokes the spiritual journeys of some of the pioneers of interreligious dialogue, among them, Thomas Merton, Henri Le Saux, Raimon Panikkar, and Christian de Chergé and the monks of Tibhirine. In doing so, he proposes that their commitment to dialogue, hospitality, and welcoming the other corresponds to what the Gospel requires of the followers of Jesus.
"How have Christians related to peoples of other religions over the centuries, and why have they acted so? In this short pastoral text, a Benedictine monk with years of experience engaging Zen Buddhism helps us contemplate the church's journey towards interreligious hospitality. He explores the fears many of us bring to this conversation and highlights the virtues that help us endure. Through the witness of those who courageously risked such dialogue--including Thomas Merton, Henri Le Saix, and Raimon Panikkar--Béthune shares the joy that comes as we fulfill Jesus' demand to welcome the other."
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| Type | |
| Genre | Introductory Reference |
| Expression | General Writing/Recording |
| Topic | Hospitality |
| Audience | Adults, Leaders |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Liturgical Press |
| ISBN | 9780814646069 |
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