Reflection, Action and the Double Transformation

Paul Lentern

Authors

Paul Lentern Australian Cardijn Institute, Australia https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3674-6087

Keywords:

lay apostolate, Cardijn, Jocist, Young Christian Workers, Lay Ministry, double transformation, evangelisation, mission, See-Judge-Act

Abstract

An examination of the ‘Jocist’ reflection/action method as a tried and tested means of effective social transformation as well as profound personal transformation for the individual. Widely recognised for its efficacy as a tool used among young workers and students, the reflection/action method is equally valuable in animating lay women and men, of all ages, in the much neglected work of the lay apostolate and the task of being a ‘leaven’ in the world (Lumen Gentium N31).

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