TIME IS GREATER TO SPACE: THE PRINCIPLE OF SOCIAL AND ECCLESIAL CHANGES, IN FRANCIS’ MAGISTERIUM

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The article examines the four guiding principles of the social dimension of evangelization, in particular the promotion of the common good and social peace, according to the teaching of Pope Francis, contained in his Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium: a) Time is greater than space; b) Unity prevails over conflict; c) The reality is more important than the idea and d) The whole is superior to the part. It is intended to fill an interpretative gap on the subject in question, since scholars have been content to expose the principles without clarifying them or even have used them indiscriminately and ambiguously. Based on knowledge of philosophical reflection about time, the author develops a philosophical-theological reflection and interpretation that demonstrates the scope and challenge that the four principles present for social life and Gospel proclamation, the dialogue between peoples and world peace.

KEYWORDS: Time. Creativity. Evangelization. Dialogue. Peace.