The Synodal Challenge Fighting The Evil Trinity: Volume 2 - 9781961186774

Today we cannot forget the fact that during the last three decades what has come into light is the suffering experienced by minors and vulnerable adults because of sexual abuse, abuse of power and abuse of conscience committed by a significant number of Priests and religious. So if the source of all the evil caused by abuse, is this concentration of decision-making power in the hands of the clergy and religious, the responsibility is not only the conversion of the clergy and religious but also recognition that this path of conversion is unthinkable without the active participation of the laity. Sadly, for more than 1700 years the laity has had no place in the decision making process of the church.As a way forward, 'Synodal musings' is a serious of articles inviting the church authorities to enter into dialogue with the laity addressing their various unanswered questions for the last 70 years since Vatican II. In this process, both clergy and laity need to speak frankly and courageously and enter into the humility of listening. The Church need do not need to be afraid of mutual questioning between Priests, religious and laity. This way of walking together is an art that cannot be developed in the Church without trained leaders (priests, religious and laity) who exercise a new style of leadership that is no longer vertical and clerical but more horizontal and collaborative. A leadership of service that sees authority not as an imposing force but as a force that frees creativity and encourages the participation of all, according to the charisma of each person.Laypeople no longer accept a clericalist and authoritarian church. They don't fight anymore; they simply go out the back door. They leave. We would not get them back if something radical does not take place at this synod. 'Synodal musings' spells out the various disputes for which the laity need clear answers to put an end to clericalism in the church.

• | Author: Christopher Anandappa
• | Publisher: Amz Pro Hub
• | Publication Date: Jun 14, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 96 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1961186772
• | ISBN-13: 9781961186774