COMMUNICATION AS SACRED AND MISSIONARY ACT. A CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL NECESSITY
COMMUNICATION AS SACRED AND MISSIONARY ACT. A CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL NECESSITY

Summary/Abstract: This study deepens the sacramental meaning of the 'word' as a means ofcommunion and perfection for man. The incarnation of the Word of God andChristianity, by and large, led to the change of our paradigm of civilization. TheChurch uses today the word to promote its pastoral mission, as fundamental meansof inculturation and as tool for deepening human communion and solidarity. Theword has a sacramental perspective and always implies dignity and responsibility.The Christian civilization is one founded on the word, which is the reason it bestexpresses the dignity and the divine greatness of the word. The Church cannotstand apart in front of the social effects of technological progress of media, as itstrongly affects people's lives, for better or worse, as used, with or withoutdiscernment.

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