“…Every generation of Catholics, is
seems, has to work its way through its own ecclesiolatry – its idolatrous
attachment to false forms of power and belonging in the Church – in order to
discover the truth of the ecclesial sign which is intrinsic to how God is
saving us in Christ. How do we learn
from, rather than merely be scandalized by, the size of the ever more visible
gap between the ecclesiastical structure and the ecclesiastical body...?” James Alison.
“...When people tell me that they
find Mass boring, I want to say to them: it's supposed to be boring, or at
least seriously underwhelming. It's a long-term education in becoming
un-excited, since only that will enable us to dwell in a quiet bliss which doesn't
abstract from our present or our surroundings or our neighbor, but which
increases our attention, our presence, and our appreciation for what is around
us...” James Alison.
That's some good stuff there, my brother. I definitely struggle not to be "scandalized" by that gap. And I love the "long-term education" thing - that's great. Peace to you.
Posted by: + Alan | Monday, 21 June 2010 at 01:54 AM