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.
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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.
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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.
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Stephen R Covey
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The Shattering of Loneliness
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How can the Church be renewed from within? How do we faithfully follow our conscience while acting with prudence? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle explore how saints, popes, and everyday men and women—including themselves—have embraced the real work of the Kingdom, responding to the failures of Church leadership not with bitterness, but with holiness and give tips on how you can too!
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“The fact of the matter is that no matter the office, no matter the charism, holiness has always trumped everything when it comes to authority in the Church and so what I’d say is like, if you are frustrated with Church leadership, be holy. Be a saint!”
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