By Fr Ritchie Vincent, India
THE Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore held a two-day Inter-religious Dialogue (IRD) workshop aimed at fostering understanding and cooperation among various faith communities across India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu.
The event brought together 44 participants from 17 dioceses and was a joint effort by the Secretariat for Inter-Religious Dialogue and Ecumenism of the Tamil Nadu Catholic Bishops’ Conference (TNBC), the Commission for Evangelization and Inter-Religious Dialogue of the Archdiocese, and the Spirituality and Dialogue Commission of the Jesuit Chennai Province.
Dr Robin S. Seelan SJ led the sessions, focusing on the need for dialogue in an increasingly polarized world.
“In today’s world, it is crucial for us to foster understanding and peace through dialogue,” said Dr Seelan. The workshop encouraged participants to reflect on their own faith while learning about other religions.
Fr Benadict Barnabas, Regional Secretary of the TNBC Dialogue and Ecumenism Commission, highlighted the importance of promoting harmony in a multi-religious society during the Eucharistic celebration.
“Fostering harmony in a multi-religious society is not just a responsibility, it is an imperative for the Church,” said Fr Barnabas.
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