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Pope Francis restores the good sense of Jesus
by Leonardo Boff, Theologian-Philosopher, Earthcharter Commission
Pope Francis’ speeches are not framed either by the doctrines or dogmas of the Roman Catholic Church. It is not that he does not appreciate them, but that he understands that they are theological works created during different historical times. Those doctrines and dogmas provoked religious wars, schisms, excommunications, the burning of theologians and women (such as Joan of Arc and the women considered witches) at the stake of the Holy Inquisition. That lasted for several centuries and the author of these lines had a bitter experience in the cubicle where the accused were interrogated in the forbidding building of the former Inquisition, located to the left of the Basilica of Saint Peter.
Pope Francis has engendered a revolution in the thinking of the Church, returning to the praxis of the historical Jesus. He is restoring what is now called “The Tradition of Jesus”, that precedes the present Gospels, written 30-40 years after His execution on the cross. The Tradition of Jesus, or as it is also called in The Acts of the Apostles, “the path of Jesus”, is grounded more on values and ideals than on doctrine. The essentials are unconditional love, mercy, forgiveness, justice and preference for the poor and the outcast, and a total openness to God the Father. Jesus, to put it bluntly, did not intend to found a new religion. He wanted to teach us how to live. To live with fraternity, solidarity and caring for each other.
Vatican to undertake ecological initiatives during Easter season
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- During Holy Week and in the Easter season, the Vatican will take part in several initiatives highlighting the importance of ecology and the care for creation. The Governorate of Vatican City State announced March 18 that the thousands of floral...
Unique ‘songs of sorrow’ sung during Lent in Bangladesh
Dhaka: As darkness descends, Montu Tolentino makes his way to a house in Chorakhola village situated about 40-kilometers from Dhaka.Once at the house the 45-year-old farmer joins around 30 Catholic villagers in singing traditional Lenten songs called koshter gaan...
Report on Local Gathering
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Local Gathering Prayers and/or Prayer Service
[PDF] This is a suggested format for a communal prayer service to begin a gathering. Leaders should feel free to adapt/change, shorten or substitute any other readings, songs or prayers that would be appropriate for the group. Where a series of meetings are going to...
Discussion Guide for Local Gatherings
This guide is intended to help a small group leader direct the discussion on a designated topic. The leader should be sure that these ground rules are understood: Each participant should have a chance to speak No one should be forced to speak Confidentiality should...
Templates for Types of Gatherings
Template I: Series of GatheringsTemplate II: Multi-topic Gathering Template I: Series of Gatherings This template is for use of a gathering that plans to hold a series of meetings, or for identifying a specific topic, one for each of the scheduled meetings. Welcome...
Publicize your event
(Hint: Either copy and paste the text below into your document or e-mail this article to yourself.) Catholics and Former Catholics Welcomed ___________________________ (Name of person or group) is hosting a meeting inviting Catholics and former Catholics from our...
Sample Letter to Bishop or Pastor
(Hint: Either copy and paste the text below into your document or e-mail this article to yourself.) Name of Bishop, Pastor, Parish priest, Deacon, Parish leader Address City, State, Zip Re: Meetings to be called in our community Dear Name: Pope Francis has encouraged...
Sample Invitation to come to a meeting
(Hint: Either copy and paste the text below into your document or e-mail this article to yourself.) Will Church leaders ever hear us? Not if we don’t speak up Pope Francis has called upon us as laity to make some noise! He wants us to let our pastors and bishops know...
Type and Frequency of Gathering
There are several approaches that you can use. Find the model that works best in your circumstances. Of course, make any adaptations that suit you. Option 1 - a series of gatherings. Begin with a gathering of lay people where concerns and ideas are freely shared. ...
Need, Vision, and Goals
The Need: In keeping with Pope Francis’s emphasis on the role and importance of lay Catholics, we recognize the need for the People of God to claim their voices in shaping the Church. As Canon Law and Vatican Council II teach, Catholics have not only the right but...
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