Kepemimpinan Kristiani dalam Terang Bonum Commune: Relevansi Pemikiran Thomas Aquinas di Era Kontemporer

Aluysius Hendra Wijaya — 2026-01-15

This article explores the relevance of Thomas Aquinas’ concept of bonum commune (the common good) in shaping a Christian leadership paradigm amid the global and national leadership crisis, particularly in Indonesia. The phenomena of corruption, abuse of power, and weak moral orientation indicate the absence of the common good as the guiding principle in contemporary political practices. Employing a qualitative library research method, this study analyzes Aquinas’ thought, the Scriptures, Catholic social teaching, and modern literature on theology and political philosophy. The findings reveal that bonum commune serves as a fundamental principle that integrates moral, spiritual, and social dimensions of leadership. Within the Christian perspective, the principles of service, justice, love, and participation find their philosophical and theological foundation, with Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd as their ultimate model. This article emphasizes that Christian leadership rooted in bonum commune is not about domination but about servant leadership oriented toward the common good, social justice, and human dignity. A reinterpretation of Aquinas’ thought in the modern context highlights the need to understand bonum commune through dialogue, participation, and respect for pluralism. Therefore, Christian leadership in the light of bonum commune remains relevant as an alternative paradigm for building a more just, transparent, participatory, and humane society

Antara Idealitas dan Realitas: Seberapa dalam Internalisasi Apostolicam Actuositatem Membentuk Motivasi Kerasulan Pemuda Katolik

Gabriel Aldo Nagama — 2026-03-18

The document Apostolicam Actuositatem is a magisterial teaching issued by the Roman Catholic Church that addresses the apostolate of the laity. The present study responds to the contemporary issue of youth skepticism and apathy toward politics, government, and social engagement. The research subjects consisted of 34 members of Pemuda Katolik Komisariat Cabang Kota Semarang as respondents and six organizational board members as key informants. This study employed a mixed-method explanatory approach. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaires using a quota sampling technique, while qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews with six informants. The quantitative findings indicate that the internalization of Apostolicam Actuositatem influences apostolic motivation by 48%. The level of apostolic motivation among members in promoting the Pemuda Katolik Komisariat Cabang Semarang organization reached 68.2%. Furthermore, the internalization of Apostolicam Actuositatem toward the implementation of lay apostolate principles was measured at 48.4%. Qualitative findings from informants (N1–N6) reveal that members’ motivation in understanding Apostolicam Actuositatem is primarily driven by an inner calling, even among those who were previously unfamiliar with the document; this aligns with Article 1 of Apostolicam Actuositatem. Members’ efforts to promote the Pemuda Katolik Organization, both through internal organizational activities and initiatives outside the Church, correspond to Article 30. Moreover, the application of the principles of Apostolicam Actuositatem is implemented at every level of cadre formation within the Pemuda Katolik Organization of Komisariat Cabang Kota Semarang namely Mapenta, KKD, KKM, and KKL—in accordance with Article 22.

Jurnal Filsafat dan Teologi Katolik

Kepemimpinan Kristiani dalam Terang Bonum Commune: Relevansi Pemikiran Thomas Aquinas di Era Kontemporer

Antara Idealitas dan Realitas: Seberapa dalam Internalisasi Apostolicam Actuositatem Membentuk Motivasi Kerasulan Pemuda Katolik