Tuesday, 07 October 2025 18:33
Launch of 'SVD Mission in Contexts: Creative Responses in a Wounded World'
One of the highlights of the Mission Symposium 'Missio Dei: An Ecumenical Conversation' which took place in Melbourne this month was the launch of 'SVD Mission in Contexts: Creative Responses in a Wounded World'.Edited by Fr Anthony Le Duc SVD, the book commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Society of the Divine Word (1875-2025) with rich reflections on mission, culture, and faith in a world marked by woundedness yet sustained by hope and it can be downloaded in its entirety.
It features contributions from some of the most distinguished scholars in the Society of the Divine Word.
Organisd into two thematic parts, the book explores the mission of the SVD and the broader Church through the lens of the congregation’s four characteristic dimensions: Biblical Apostolate, Mission Animation, Communication, and Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC).
"These reflections engage pressing contemporary concerns, including care for creation, synodality, interculturality, and spiritual formation," said Fr Anthony.
Featuring contributions from renowned theologians, emerging scholars, and missionaries deeply rooted in grassroots ministry, SVD Mission in Contexts offers a rich blend of theological insight and lived experience.
It is a valuable resource not only for Divine Word Missionaries, but also for all engaged in intercultural mission, pastoral leadership, theological education, and the ongoing effort to bear light amid the shadows of our time.