Vatican ViewPoint 86. Synod Spirituality with Fr. Radcliffe: ‘Crisis and Council of Jerusalem’
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Jun 6, 2024 Fr. Timothy Radcliffe dives into the essence of Synod spirituality. He reflects on the early Church's identity crisis highlighted in the Council of Jerusalem. Emphasizing that crises can foster maturity, he connects the Eucharist to the Church's mission amid conflicts. Radcliffe calls for renewed trust in Christ and addresses the Church's dual nature of old and new. He urges recognition of God's current movements, advocates for women's voices, and promotes innovative structures that respond to today's needs.
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Crisis as Spiritual Growth
- Crises are formative moments that mature the Church when embraced in hope.
- Avoiding crises keeps the Church stagnant and prevents growth.
Gathered In The Lord's Name
- Being gathered in the name of the Lord empowers renewal beyond our expectations.
- Trusting the Trinity's name is apostolic faith, not mere optimism.
Discern What God Is Already Doing
- God precedes the Church's action and calls communities to catch up with the Spirit.
- Recognizing what God is already doing helps avoid opposing new grace.