Thank you...a great summary. If you read Robert Prevost's doctorate on the role of the Augustinian Prior, which he wrote in his early 30s, you will see this same statement woven throughout: “...authority belongs to the one who listens and only then leads, to the one who learns and only then teaches, always following the one and only Teacher.” This is how he led as prior in Peru, as prior general of the Augustinians for 12 years, and as bishop in Chiclayo. Of course he will lead as Vicar of Christ in the same way! Synodality has been woven into who he is from the beginning of his work as a young priest & missionary in Peru.
Pope Leo's emphasis on listening to a much larger constituency within the church before he makes decisions is so refreshing. But at the same time, the voice and experience of half the People of God - i.e. women - is absent from the groups of clergy , bishops and cardinals who are his closest advisors, and to whom he looks for direction from the Holy Soirit.
What great insight and summary of this Consistory.
Agree. Thank you, Margaret B. Well put.
Martha Jane, how, oh how, do we become better listeners? It seems to be harder for some of us.
Thank you...a great summary. If you read Robert Prevost's doctorate on the role of the Augustinian Prior, which he wrote in his early 30s, you will see this same statement woven throughout: “...authority belongs to the one who listens and only then leads, to the one who learns and only then teaches, always following the one and only Teacher.” This is how he led as prior in Peru, as prior general of the Augustinians for 12 years, and as bishop in Chiclayo. Of course he will lead as Vicar of Christ in the same way! Synodality has been woven into who he is from the beginning of his work as a young priest & missionary in Peru.
And never forget: the man is a contemplative monk with an apostolic mission, ie: an Augustinian through and through.
Pope Leo’s great gift to the Church is his example of a listening heart!♥️
By expanding the dialogue Pope Leo allows the Holy Spirit to work within the Church at large. Important work
Not at all surprised by Bishop Barron's stance. I'm wondering how far he'll take it.
Leo is using the monastic tradition, the CHAPTER, were all monks come together, and all have a voice and then a vote / direction is taken.
Perhaps those Cardinals who are not Religious Order men, find it difficult 🤔
There really is Hope in and for this world.
Pope Leo's emphasis on listening to a much larger constituency within the church before he makes decisions is so refreshing. But at the same time, the voice and experience of half the People of God - i.e. women - is absent from the groups of clergy , bishops and cardinals who are his closest advisors, and to whom he looks for direction from the Holy Soirit.