35. Synod and Synodality
Last week, I noted that synodality is the way all members of Christ faithful participate in the mission of the Church and are co-responsible for …
Last week, I noted that synodality is the way all members of Christ faithful participate in the mission of the Church and are co-responsible for …
An attempt to democratise the Church’s governance structure is a conundrum that can only lead to a democratised Church which does not fit properly into the modern concept of democracy and one which deviates from the governance structure willed by Christ.
The major difference between the governance structure of the Church and democratic institutions is the source of authority.
Co-responsibility demands a change in mindset especially concerning the role of lay people in the Church. They should not be regarded as “collaborators” of the clergy, but, rather, as people who are really “co-responsible” for the Church’s being and acting.