TILLARD AND VON BALTHASAR. A QUEST FOR RAPPROCHEMENT

🌐🌐🌐 “Father Dennis Kasule offers a carefully researched and cogently argued study of two of twentieth century Catholicisms most prominent theologians: Hans Urs von Balthasar and Jean-Marie Tillard. Through insightful analysis and nuanced critique, Kasule provides valuable guidelines toward a comprehensive ecclesiology that is both systematically substantive and pastorally sensitive.Father Robert Imbelli, Associate Professor of Theology Emeritus, Boston College Lumen Gentium is a guiding and directing document which opens conciliar ecclesiology for further reflection and reception. But among its contribution is how it evokes deeper reflection on the mystery of the Church on the part of theologians. Fr. Dennis Kasule has placed two of these theologians into dialogue with each other. He refuses to let one school of thought either limit the interpretation of the Council or be excluded from contributing to that interpretation. Each approach must have its voice for the benefit of all. Mystery can be apprehended from multiple vantage points. Kasules ecclesiology is refined and mature and invites us to approach all of Vatican IIs teaching in a similar manner.By Rev. Thomas A. Baima, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, University of Saint Mary of the LakeFather Dennis Kasule teaches at the University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary. He is an assistant professor in the departments of pre-theology, dogmatic and pastoral theology, Associate...