tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110741906553492698.post862420503345663537..comments2024-03-25T14:51:10.818-04:00Comments on Ignatian Spirituality: Set the World Ablaze: The Bishop of Rome's address to the Bishops of Brazil.John Predmore, S.J.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07780956487312753221noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110741906553492698.post-46883639738050415182013-07-29T04:54:42.205-04:002013-07-29T04:54:42.205-04:00Well said. We always have to remember that Christ&...Well said. We always have to remember that Christ's Spirit is in charge of the church no matter how tightly we want to control and manage things. We ought to work hard, for sure, but realize that the outcomes do not depend upon us. We can create moments of encounter with others where God can do the work afterwards. It is always best that we live well, have our actions point to the freedom and happiness Christ brings, and always practice hospitality and mercy.<br /><br />Let's hope the evolution of this thought pattern takes hold in a church that sorely needs it.John Predmore, S.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07780956487312753221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110741906553492698.post-38305720863516066232013-07-28T17:11:09.570-04:002013-07-28T17:11:09.570-04:00The idea of a purer Church had a certain attractiv...The idea of a purer Church had a certain attractiveness because it seemed to ensure that our witness to the world was true and clear, and not confused by inaccurate representations of the faith.<br /><br />But in practice there was also the need for respect for erroneous consciences and patience in letting the Holy Spirit touch hearts when they were ready for him.<br /><br />Now it has become clearer than ever that to accept, or worse still to desire, a smaller Church as the cost of purification is an abandonment of the Great Commission.naturgesetzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15268507379933286863noreply@blogger.com