The Deep End Archbishop Mark Coleridge - The State of The Church
Jul 9, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Archbishop Mark Coleridge, a senior Australian Catholic bishop and former Vatican speechwriter, dives deep into the nuances of faith and doubt. He shares his experiences navigating church reforms and handling scandals while emphasizing that doubt can coexist with faith. Mark reflects on his time working with John Paul II and envisions a humbler, simpler Church focused on solidarity and renewal. He also addresses the shifting demographics of Catholicism and the importance of communal unity through a personal encounter with Jesus.
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Slow Vocational Calling
- Mark Coleridge recounts his slow vocational journey from university student to seminary and priesthood.
- He describes encountering Jesus progressively in seminary as an ongoing, deepening journey rather than a one-off event.
Wounds As Wellspring
- Coleridge says personal wounds often become sources of creativity and spiritual growth.
- He frames darkness and failure as moments that reveal God's light in new ways.
Rome: A Formative Hardship
- Coleridge shares being sent to Rome for study and feeling exposed when supports were removed.
- That painful experience became a creative turning point in his life.