“[Pope Francis] has reminded us that the way we live our lives is the most important expression of our Catholic identity.” WayImportantLife IsOur LivesIdentityExpressionCatholicPope Author:John I. Jenkins
“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've seen many dig in their heels and becoming disenchanted with the church because of these kinds of denunciations from coreligionists. We have to find a better way to witness to our faith and our convictions.” WayKindChurchBecomingConvictionWitnessHeelsBetter WaysDisenchanted Author:John I. Jenkins
