Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast) When Leadership Fails, What Can the Faithful Do?
May 28, 2025
The discussion centers on renewing the Church from within through personal holiness rather than cynicism. The hosts reflect on spiritual leaders like Francis of Assisi and Catherine of Siena as models of virtuous leadership. They humorously blend fairy tales with theological insights, examining the moral lessons they offer. Practical advice on navigating parish communication and involvement is shared, emphasizing empathy and clarity in resolving conflicts. Ultimately, the focus remains on fostering authentic faith amid leadership challenges.
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Holiness Trumps Authority
- Holiness surpasses office and charism in church authority throughout history.
- Frustration with church leadership should lead to personal holiness and sainthood.
Saints' Responses to Church Corruption
- Francis of Assisi responded to clergy immorality with love by kissing a sinful priest's hands.
- Catherine of Siena confronted the pope by scolding him while caring for plague victims.
Purify Church Through Holiness
- Purifying the Church from within requires love, truth-telling, and holiness.
- Spiritual crises in the Church cannot be solved by management methods alone.
