Participation of Rev. Fr. Marcelo R. Zubía, C.R. in Trayectorias cruzadas. Catolicismos y política en la América Latina contemporánea
The recent publication of the collective volume Trayectorias cruzadas. Catolicismos y política en la América Latina contemporánea, published by the Editorial of the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, offers a valuable contribution to the analysis of the relationship between faith, society, and politics in our continent. The work brings together research by various specialists and academic centers devoted to the critical study of Latin American reality.
Among its authors is the Vicar General of the Theatine Order, Rev. Fr. Marcelo R. Zubía, C.R., professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, who contributes the chapter entitled: “Señor, quiero estar con ellos a la hora de la luz”: analysis of the relationship between Catholic formation and popular militancy in Argentina in the 1970s and in the time of Pope Francis.
In this work, Fr. Zubía offers a historical and theological reading of Catholic formation in Argentina, highlighting the role of popular piety, educational institutions, and ecclesial associations as true spaces for the shaping of faith and social commitment. His analysis sheds light on the links between religious experience, community life, and participation in historical processes, particularly in the 1970s, and offers interpretative keys in dialogue with the magisterium and pastoral witness of Pope Francis.
The contribution of Fr. Marcelo Zubía, C.R. is of particular significance both for the Church and for the Theatine Order, as it brings together academic rigor, pastoral sensitivity, and ecclesial memory. His participation in this volume not only enriches the field of social and religious studies, but also bears witness to the Order’s commitment to profound reflection on the Christian presence in history and in the life of peoples.
With gratitude for this intellectual and ecclesial service, we entrust this work to the Lord, asking that He continue to raise up in the Church hearts and minds capable of seeking the truth, discerning the signs of the times, and accompanying, in the light of the Gospel, the paths of our peoples.
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