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| What is 'Theological Reflection?' | |
God is at work all around us, all the time, if only we have the eyes to
see and the ears to hear. The purpose of theological reflections (TRs) in
FDCM might be described as developing our spiritual eyesight and hearing, so
that we can better notice the workings of the Holy Spirit in and around us.
In the FDCM program, students begin to learn the process of theological
reflection by working first with great paintings, two popular examples of
which are displayed on this page. Students prayerfully apply the doctrines
of creation, sin, judgment, repentance, and resurrection to the artwork
Having learned the basics, FDCM students next apply the TR process to
stories, and lastly to incidents in their own lives.
Potential FDCM mentors are carefully trained in guiding groups through TRs during Mentors' Retreats.
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Once mastered, the TRs
become a means of learning from puzzling or hurtful experiences, and gaining
inspiration from joyful "God-incidences." Students begin to see God's hand
in work in even the most unlikely places.