Seeking the Face of Christ
The Communion of God's People
Reflection:
- Do you think of yourself, primarily, as an individual or as a memberof a community?
- What positive experiences of ‘community’ have you had? What made this so? Is the Church a community for you?
- The early Church was an inclusive community, working for the common good and witnessing to Christ through the way people lived. What could we do to foster in our parishes an awareness of this mystery of the Church?
- Is there anything in the way in which we celebrate our liturgy or live our Christian lives which conceals rather than reveals the face of Christ to the world. What else could we do in our parishes which would allow the face of Christ to shine?
- What practical effect does our understanding of ‘a spirituality of communion’ have for ecumenical dialogue?
What do you think God is calling you to do in your parishes, deaneries, schools, religious communities or other groups to make this a reality?
What do you think should be included in diocesan pastoral guidelines to enable parishes and deaneries to live their Christian calling?
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