Theme: Fraternity (and Sorority)
- I feel quite angry. I see no relationship between the church and what we have read. Where is the fraternity and humbleness? The ordained behave like gods and expect us to bend down before them. We have a lot to do to restore the church to being synodal.
- I agree. The ordained clerics are only concerned about rituals. The homilies they give are far removed from reality. The church has forgotten the teachings of Jesus. Pope Leo has raised his voice against the brutality of war. Where are the voices of the other US bishops and of the people? The prayers of the faithful do not include a prayer for peace. It pains me to see that the church has drifted away from Jesus. The core values have been forgotten.
- Agree. The churches are focussed on dogma. In previous centuries you were killed. The main commandment is to love one another. Orthodoxy not orthopraxis. Do what Jesus is asking us.
- Agree. All there in the many readings. Love one another, be kind. It’s also there for all the hierarchy. Structure has become the focus. Thanks to the readers for including Sisters as well as Brothers.
- Independently from the institutional church we understand what the gospels are saying. Do we really need it?
- Pope Leo will soon be one year in office. He has been good on external issues like calling for peace for all wars. Yet for internal church matters he has been very cautious. It was disappointing to see him washing the feet of 12 priests where Pope Francis had washed the feet of 12 women. If Pope Leo approves the German Synodal Conference before the end of 2026 that will be a good sign! If not, then I will see Pope Leo as ultra conservative.
- Can we ourselves push for movement towards Jesus in the right direction? I sometimes feel guilty.
- Fraternity and Sorority is salvific (= Salvation). Everyday relationships gives salvation. There is too much barbarity and hatred being unleashed in the world. Even relationships on the internet we can relate with other people in different countries and cultures and religions. People are dehumanised in numbers: “300 killed”. Each person is god being murdered. What you do to the least of mine, you do to me.
- Pope Leo is leading a Peace Vigil at 6pm CET today.
- Many thanks to François who prepared our Eucharist for today.