262. Using Statistical Data to Build a Pastoral Plan
Statistics do not create pastoral fruitfulness; they reveal pastoral realities that assist prudent pastoral decision-making.
261. Statistical Data and Pastoral Fruitfulness: Christocentric Foundation
Numerical data is indispensable for pastoral fruitfulness.
260. Understanding an Area in Pastoral Ministry
Understanding an area goes beyond mere sociological research to help Church leaders recognise opportunities, challenges, and pastoral priorities in order to develop a clear and feasible vision aligned with the holistic salvation of souls.
259. Risks to Pastoral Vision
Jesus took pastoral risks to ensure he saved people and taught the importance of assessing risks before starting a project.
258. Pastoral Vision and Pastoral Fruitfulness
Pastoral vision is indispensable to pastoral fruitfulness because engendering the holistic salvation of souls requires more than good intentions.
257. The Diocese as an Ecosystem
The ultimate source of energy in the ecclesial ecosystem is Christ himself, who communicates divine life through the Word and Sacraments.
256. Christ-centred economics: Centralisation and the Feeding of the 5,000
Everyone ate as much as they wanted because it was coordinated from the centre. If it were not so, some would have hoarded bread and fish that they would eat for the next weeks, even if others had none to eat at that time.
255. Christ-centred Economics: Partnership
At the heart of the Christocentric theology of economics is the idea that Christ is not an isolated individual. Instead, he is constantly in and creates communion.
254. Christ-centred Economics: Human Dignity and Labour
A Christo-centric approach to human dignity and labour is centred on the life, teachings, and mission of Christ.