Catholic pilgrimage

   On 19 May 2013, Pentecost Sunday, at 10:30 am, on St. Peter's Square, the Holy Father  Francis  will celebrate Mass for the members of the Movements, new communities, associations and lay groups around the world, come as pilgrims in Rome at the '  Year of Faith .  Let us ask for the grace of humility and meekness and that in this time of the Holy Spirit we may have a big heart. http://www.vatican.va/video/index.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLhO0Ngo0_U  16 MAY 2013

The Service of Authority and Obedience  "Considering, however, some elements of this cultural influence, it must be remembered that the desire for  self-realization  can at times enter into conflict with  community projects  , and the pursuit of  personal well-being,  both spiritual and material, can make it difficult to complete dedication to service the common mission, the  visions are too subjective  of the charism and apostolic service can weaken the collaboration and sharing. But it is not impossible that in some settings the opposite problems are prevalent, determined by an unbalanced vision on the side of the community and the excessive uniformity, with the risk of stifling the growth and responsibility of the individual.  It's not easy to strike a balance between the individual and community, and therefore also between authority and obedience. " The Fr Norris diary has a problem when elements of cultural influence, self-realiz...