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“A father’s communication with his many children… that is one of the most agreeable occupations of my life” 1857
“God is ever at work in the world; his life-giving Word seeks to transform mankind, to build his People. We are the instruments of that Word.” It goes on to speak about openness and flexibility, finding new questions and new responses, and discerning and listening to the movement of the Spirit “who renews the face of the earth”. (C 68)
I think of the changes brought about in the 37th General Chapter in Nemi, Italy which was conducted with the use of ‘tablets’ rather than binders of paper and pads to hastily capture scribbled words. Morning Prayer was live and videoed for those of us who wanted to join them from our many corners of the world. There were recaps and live “Chat” sessions in the evenings. We were able to join with them in prayer. It was acutely real and not without some struggles and work to fit it in with our own daily needs. Imagine – the Spirit choosing a new Superior General, not from within the midst of the capitulants present there in Nemi, but who was called to serve from his small mission situated in the middle of a vast desert! It certainly required study, reflection and acceptance of renewal as led and orchestrated by the Holy Spirit.
“Ongoing formation encompasses all aspects of our development. It renews and develops our spiritual life and its inner resources and favours our growth in emotional and affective maturity. It increases our pastoral skills. It enables us to be critically aware of the integration of our life and mission at all stages of our development.” (C 69)
I recently became a part of my parish RCIA Team. It was something that I felt called to and I believed that I might have something to offer, as well as receive. As with everything else in my life I am passionate about this, even to asking for a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, an 800 page tome from which I find beauty and answers to some of my own questions. And the candidates – OMG they are beautiful and such a gift to all of us as they question and share who God is in their lives. They are an open window to the world that surrounds us.