The world of the hiërarchy
Those who hold an official position in the church have been forced to follow a pattern of behavior appropriate to exercising authority over compliant believers. It is inconceivable that those who have followed this lifestyle for 50 years could radically change this pattern upon request. Yet that is what Pope Francis would want with the inverted Pyramid.
With respect for the personal problem of bishops, the constituency can try to expose the dilemma. Those who see that the handed-down relationship of authority is the cause of the crisis in the Church, search together for an alternative that is consistent with the core of the Gospel and that is able to attract people of today
During some international synodal talks where 15 to 30 people were allowed to say something, there appeared to be a need to recount own bad experiences with bishops and priests.
The same result can be expected from conversations based on ten themes at the intersection of Church and society. Those who eventually will have been able to open their hearts, will be satisfied. The general conclusion after such a conversation is that some bishops and some pastors should learn to practice charity as a matter of urgency. When Synod 23 brings that proposal to the table, it will receive support without dissenting votes. Francis' opponents can also be satisfied.
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The world of the hiërarchy
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The world of common sense |
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Communio |
When baptizied people put reasoning aside and listen in a godly attitude to what the holy spirit gives them to do, they will inspire others to become members of the church. The structure of the Church itself is able to have this happen |
The millions of people who already practice charity on a regular basis, would look up to a church that radiates charity, to a church for which everyone is equal and which rejoices for everyone without distinction who wants to follow the same path.
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Participato |
We should make baptized people more aware that they are co-responsible for the church. This awareness of co-responsability will make them strive to expand the church.
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Co-responsibility arises from the sharing of authority. Entrust the financial management of the Church to experts appointed by a body of representatives from all ranks of the Church.
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Missio |
We should have baptized people realize that Jesus called all his followers to carry the good message of charityto the end of the world
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Once the church becomes the mother of small communities where people care for each other and for the poor, it acts as a magnet to all people of good will.
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