“As Pope Francis says in Amoris laetitia, pastors must "make room for the consciences of the faithful, who very often respond as best they can to the Gospel amid their limitations, and are capable of carrying out their own discernment in complex situations. We have been called to form consciences, not to replace them" (no. 37). As for the former statement, we should only be afraid if the church is smaller because of our failure to welcome people and preach the Gospel in a way that touches their hearts.” PeopleIfsWayShouldHeartHas BeensFormChurchRoomsSituationCapableConscienceComplexesStatementsWelcomeFormerLimitationFaithfulPopePastorDiscernment Author:John I. Jenkins
“I live near Amish communities in northern Indiana and I have the greatest respect for such faithful people. They attempt to live their faith more fully by separating themselves, as far as possible, from the wider culture and its influences. That has never been the teaching of the Catholic faith.” PeopleCultureCommunityInfluenceTeachingCatholicFaithfulIndianaSeparatingAmishCatholic Faith Author:John I. Jenkins
