Spirituality Of Communion Flashcards
Men and women of our postmodern world run the
risk of rampant individualism, and many problems of society are connected with today’s self-centered culture of __ __
Instant gratification
a doctrine that the interests of the individual are or ought to be ethically supreme.
Individualism
the notion that all values, rights, and duties originate in individuals
Individualism
the principle that the single person is more important than the group and that people should work and own things for their own advantage.
Individualism
T/f: individualism isolates the human person from one’s true fulfillment
T
T/f: one of the effects and consequences of individualism is the world can be torn apart
T
extreme __ often leads to the idea that one’s personality is shaped by his or her desires, which are considered absolute.
Individualism
Extreme individualism has led to a loss of a sense of __ with and __ for others
Solidarity, responsibility
Personalism opts for __ as opposed to mere __.
Authenticity, conformity
Freedom of choice that lacks noble __ or personal __, it degenerates into an inability to give oneself generously to others
Goals, discipline
__ __ __ is that communion which
heals, promotes and reinforces interpersonal bonds
Spirituality of communion
A spirituality of communion indicates above all the heart’s contemplation of the mystery of the __ dwelling in us, and whose light we must also be able
to see shining on the face of the brothers and sisters around us.
Trinity
It also means an ability to think of our brothers and sisters in faith within the profound unity of the Mystical Body, and therefore as “those who are a part of me”
Spirituality of communion
implies also the ability to see what is positive in others, to welcome it and prize it as a gift from God: not only as a gift for the brother or sister who has received it directly, but also as a “gift for me.”
Spirituality of communion
A spirituality of communion means, finally, to know how to “make room” for our brothers and sisters, bearing “each other’s burdens” (Gal 6:2) and resisting the selfish __ which constantly
beset us and provoke __, careerism, distrust and jealousy.
Temptation, Competition
T/f: Spirituality of Communion must be cultivated and extended day by day and at every level in the structures of each Church’s life
T
__ communion is enriched by respect and
appreciation for differences within an overall perspective that advances the common good
Fraternal
T/f: We dont need to free ourselves from feeling that we all have to be alike
F
A certain astuteness is also needed to prevent the appearance of “__” that can interfere with the process of dialogue
Static
The ability to say what one is thinking without offending the other person is important.
Communion in difference
The challenge of communion
To make the Church the home and the school of communion
To promote a spirituality of communion
In the crisis of individualism, the Church teaches the spirituality of communion through the Gospel values of:
The dignity of the human person
Comon good
Solidarity
Gospel values: individuals have an inherent and immeasurable worth and dignity
Dignity of the human person
Gospel values: the complete development of all the people of the world
Common good
Gospel values: a sense of responsibility on the part of everyone with regard to everyone
Solidarity
Fundamentally/radically equal before god: same origin, same destiny, redeemed by Christ, called to respond to a vocation
Fundamentally equal
Fundamentally/radically equal before god: leads us to think no less of somebody because they are from a different place or culture
Radically equal before god
According to __, common good is the sum total of conditions of social living, whereby persons are enabled more fully and readily to achieve their own perfection
Pope john XXIII
Common good is not the “greatest good for the greatest number” (__) but the care for greatest good of ALL persons – no one excluded
Utilitarianism
The principle of common good balances __ __ with one’s responsibilities for the welfare of society – which in effect promotes and protects the rights and dignity of others
Individual rights
Gospel values: A particular way of looking at the interconnectedness of people living in different parts of the world that is a feature of our contemporary human existence
Solidarity
Gospel values: a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to the common good; that is to say, to the good of all and of each individual, because we are all really responsible for all
Solidarity
Antidote to individualism
Spirituality of communion
Gospel values: Not a feeling of vague compassion or shallow distress at the misfortunes of so many people, both near and far.
Solidarity
