Divisions in church and religious communities

Divisions in church and religious communities

Divisions in church and religious communities

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Following Jesus: a journey out far and in deep

Following Jesus: a journey out far and in deep

By Mary Maher S.S.N.D.

Our church and our communities are often divided when it comes to our vision of Jesus. In this postmodern world of multiple truths, how do we remain faithful? Read more...

Book notes: Religious life book shows today’s tensions are not new

Book notes: Religious life book shows today’s tensions are not new

By Sr. Mary Charlotte Chandler R.S.C.J.

What is very clear from the pages of Religious Life and Priesthood by Sister Maryanne Confoy, RSC, is that the tensions experienced in the church today were present throughout the Second Vatican Council. Vatican II was not simply an event in church history but a microcosm of the church universal grappling with the essentials of its life, not in concerted harmony but in ongoing debate. Read more...

Reconciliation within and among religious communities

By Sr. Margaret Eletta Guider O.S.F.

Many consecrated persons are dedicated to being “a reconciling presence.” To be authentic to that commitment requires an honest look at whether religious are truly reconciled with God and one another. Read more...

Synodality and new life

Synodality and new life

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

Perhaps a sign of the way forward for consecrated life is revealed in the very nature of the Synod on Synodality. Read more...

Seven keys to Christ-centered collaboration

Seven keys to Christ-centered collaboration

By Father Frank Donio S.A.C. and Barbara McCrabb

Collaboration is a popular concept in church circles, but how exactly do we carry it out gracefully? Read more...

Minister well in a polarized world

Minister well in a polarized world

By Father Robert Aaron Wessman G.H.M.

Church and social division take a toll on vocation ministers, but “crossing over” is one way to move forward. Read more...

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