Ecclesia in Asia

The " Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation " Ecclesia in Asia by Pope John Paul II, on November 6, 1999 published in New Delhi, India, and treated evangelization in Asia. The individual chapters deal with the following topics:

Introduction

Here is first reported on the preparation and implementation of Asian Bishops' Synod. It is expressed that the results of this special event for the entire Asian continent are of great importance.

Chapter I: The Asian context

The cultural and Christian situation is described in this chapter, it is pointed out that it was Asia, where lies the birthplace of Christ and the Church. The following is a presentation of the economic and social realities and the political situation in Asia. Finally, the past and present of the Church in Asia is described.

Chapter II: Jesus, the Redeemer: A Gift for Asia

The mission of the Son of God constitutes a gift of faith, because Jesus Christ is the truth about man, it is said in this chapter.

Chapter III: The Holy Spirit: Lord and Giver of Life

This chapter is dedicated to the Holy Spirit of God in creation and salvation history, he was the incarnation of the Word and the Church in Asia would strengthen his spirit and the healing power.

Proclaiming the gift Chapter IV: Jesus, the Savior

Herein describes the Pope's challenge of inculturation, with the proclamation quite clear priority have. It must be declared that Jesus is the Savior and that the gift of faith in Asia must be proclaimed. The Christian life is the key of inculturation.

Chapter V: Community and dialogue for the mission

Communion and mission must go hand in hand, he brings in this chapter to express. It is just important that the community within the church and the solidarity of the churches was a hope for the divided country. Dialogue and dialogue is the key to the Eastern Catholic Churches and the access to the ecumenical and interfaith groups.

Chapter VI: Serve the development of the human

The core message of this chapter is summarized hot: The focus is on people and the main link is the social doctrine of the Church. Furthermore, human dignity must be respected and are the preferential love for the poor in the foreground. It will cut some of the problems that these were health care, education and training, globalization and foreign debt, and finally the environmental conditions and the construction of peace.

Chapter VII: witnesses of the Gospel

It will now be the carriers of the spread of the Gospel, called for promulgation and as witnesses of faith are called: The laity, the families, the young, for they were the ones who would exemplify the Christian life.

Closing

It follows a thanks and encouragement, which closes with a prayer to the Mother of Jesus.