Faith that Dares to SpeakLiturgical Press, 2004 - 138 páginas The Catholic Church at the dawn of the twenty-first century is arguably the last feudal system in the West. Once the feudal structure of the church is recognized, the bishops' response to the clergy abuse crisis comes into focus. Bishops and other church authorities reacted to the scandal the only way their feudal culture allowed--with secrecy, denial, and a no holds barred effort to protect the reputation, authority, and resources of the institution. While tragic, and in many cases reprehensible, their response was consistent with the way feudal systems function. In Faith That Dares to Speak, Donald Cozzens addresses the laity's role in challenging a feudal church to embrace accountability and transparency and to bring light where there is now darkness. Awakened to their dignity and responsibility as full, equal, and adult members of the church, lay Catholics in North America are finding their voice and daring to speak to church authorities long accustomed to deferential obedience and compliance. Church life, Cozzens believes, will never be quite the same. The current crisis in the Church, while profoundly disturbing and troubling, offers possibilities for a renewed and revitalized Church. In Faith That Dares to Speak, Cozzens underscores the critical need for laity and clergy to speak honestly and courageously to church authorities. He addresses the obstacles to faithful speech as well as the spiritual and moral foundations of mature, adult conversation and commitment. The current crisis in the Church, while profoundly disturbing and troubling, offers possibilities for a renewed and revitalized Church. In Faith That Dares to Speak, Cozzens underscores the critical need for laity and clergy to speak honestly and courageously to church authorities. He addresses the obstacles to faithful speech as well as the spiritual and moral foundations of mature, adult conversation and commitment. Chapters include "The Courage to Speak," "The Humility to Listen," "Love That Dares to Question," "The Liberation of the Laity," "Voice of the Faithful," and "Contemplative Conversation." |
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... Liturgical Press : Sacred Silence : Denial and the Crisis in the Church The Changing Face of the Priesthood : A Reflection on the Priest's Crisis of Soul CONTENTS Acknowledgments 1 Introduction 3 Chapter One The Courage to.
... souls as we continue the fundamental journey of faith . In aggregate , these grace - points of communion and recon- ciliation give shape to our individual stories of faith . They are the confirming , lingering tastes of the divine ...
... souls ? How has our immersion in sacramental ritual stirred our senses , invoking a surprising trust in the saving mysteries of our faith ? Reflecting on these ordinary encounters with ritual and sacrament , with parish community and ...
... soul's integrity . It is one thing to speak in approval , affirmation , or in defense of church policies , procedures , systems , or structures . Relatively little is risked , and , more often than not , church leaders who have ...
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Chapter Two The Humility to Listen | 25 |
Chapter Three Love That Dares to Question | 38 |
Chapter Four Faith That Dares to Speak | 60 |
Chapter Five The Liberation of the Laity | 79 |
Chapter Six Voice of the Faithful | 95 |
Chapter Seven Contemplative Conversation | 109 |
Chapter Eight A Rising Chorus | 123 |