VATICAN CITY, JUN 15, 2004 (VIS) - A three-day international consultation on the "New Age" began yesterday in the Vatican, promoted by the Interdicasterial Commission for Reflection on "Sects and New Religious Movements" as a follow-up to the February 3, 2003 provisional document entitled "Jesus Christ Bearer of Living Water, A Christian Reflection on the 'New Age'." This document was prepared by the Pontifical Councils for Culture and for Inter-religious Dialogue.
The consultation now underway includes members of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and the Pontifical Councils for Promoting Christian Unity, for Culture and for Inter-religious Dialogue. This meeting was prepared on the basis of answers received from episcopal conferences to a questionnaire sent to them about the 2003 document. Joining the members of the Vatican dicasteries are an estimated 20 experts chosen by Episcopal conferences from diverse geographical areas who have shown a great interest in this subject.
The program includes the presentation of a synthesis of the answers that came from local Churches and reflections on two aspects that emerged which are considered worthy of attention: the discernment about and psychological techniques promoted by the 'New Age' and a deeper study between 'New Age' proposals and Christian spirituality. In conclusion, participants will try to suggest some ideas for a pastoral reflection on the "New Age" for episcopacies.
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