Monday, January 18, 2016

Discussion on the resulting Themes

The interventions by different Friars began in the hall. The Friars began clarifying on the resulting themes. The most discussed theme was the Individualism in our provinces. Thee was a differences of opinions on this theme. Some voiced out that individualism is due to many factors which are not taken into account or spoken of in the formation. 
The different challenges and difficulties are due to many social, religious and political factors. The challenges should not deter us from doing what we are doing. It should make us to work harder and achieve our goals. The difficulties have to be addressed and tackled with the right spirit and approach. 
The world is changing that does not mean that we should not change our Capuchin Indentity. The people out there, want us to see as simple and humble capuchins who are not great Theologians. We don't have to compare ourselves with the other religious congregations
Our formation should prepare and create better Christians and better Gospel brotherhood. Our formation material should prepare our candidates to face challenges and difficulties
Our choice to be self-sufficient sometimes may risk ou option for the poor. 
We are talking about our Friars but what about our own behavior and compromising positions that we take in ur animation.
As Capuchin I belong to the Order. Individualism is also in our conference. We are thinking only about our provinces not of the Order. Why not we are willing to share our personnel and qualified friar with the others for the good of the Order. The CCMSI could think of common formation houses.
There are some individual Friars who have been rich and no leader has ever taken an action or tackled these Friars. 
we have to promote a spirit where we allow Friars to take their own responsibility. One can make a choice in reference to the fraternity.

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