Woori Theology Institute (WTI) Update Activity from October to December 2025
WTI ACTIVITIES
Catholic Practical Intellect I is a book featuring in-depth interviews with four senior figures of the Korean Catholic laity. Their testimonies and records not only illuminate the history of modern Korean Catholicism but also provide a glimpse into the cross-section of Korean society amidst its turbulent times.
The four laypersons introduced in this book are highly respected Catholic senior figures who serve as exemplary models for the laity. The book fully captures the invaluable experiences and records of these four individuals who lived through the tumultuous modern history of Korea.
Publication Date: October 24, 2025
A Deep Reading of Pope Leo XIV’s First Popal Exhortation Dilexi Te (‘I Have Loved You’)
Why Return to a ‘Church of the Poor’?
“The Love of Jesus and the Love of the Poor Are One” Through his first exhortation, Dilexi Te (‘I Have Loved You’), Pope Leo XIV appeals to us to return to the most essential roots of our faith. Promulgated on October 4, 2025, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, this document clearly illuminates where we must seek the “Face of God” that has been lost amidst the complexities of modern society.
In this reading group, we will encounter the paradoxical truth that the poor are not merely objects of our unilateral aid, but rather that “the poor evangelize us.” Reflecting on the meaning of the Baby Jesus who came into this world in poverty, we invite you to experience the warm and overwhelming message of Dilexi Te that rises from the depths of the heart as we begin the New Year of 2026.
Program Details:
Session 1 (Mon, Jan 5): An Overview of Dilexi Te – Theological and Pastoral Significance (Lecturer: Hwang Kyung-hoon)
Session 2 (Mon, Jan 12): Biblical Poverty According to Dilexi Te (Lecturer: Lee Mi-young)
Session 3 (Mon, Jan 19): Dilexi Te and the Spirit of Poverty in Saints and Church Fathers (Lecturer: Kyeong Dong-hyun)
Session 4 (Mon, Jan 26): Reading Dilexi Te through Catholic Social Teaching (Lecturer: Park Moon-su)
