Today has been one of the longest sitting sessions of any Chapter for me. I barely left the hall, except for meals. Even these few lines are being typed from the hall itself. However, it was quite interesting and I never felt bored or tired.
Most of the time was spent in discussing in smaller groups the main themes of the Chapter. The other main issue discussed was those topics classified under 'Varia'.... interesting discussion. What was the most important issue in the morning, was voted out in the first round itself at night! What was a list of 16 became a mere 8 with the rest being thrashed out completely as not immediately relevant or not directly pertaining to the Chapter.
One of the many things that caught my attention during the group discussion was the aspect of convictions. How do we help young people, especially our young confreres, grow in convictions? They can neither be taught nor thrust upon from outside. They can only be inspired and cultivated from within. Whatever be the case, it is easier said than done!
Most of the time was spent in discussing in smaller groups the main themes of the Chapter. The other main issue discussed was those topics classified under 'Varia'.... interesting discussion. What was the most important issue in the morning, was voted out in the first round itself at night! What was a list of 16 became a mere 8 with the rest being thrashed out completely as not immediately relevant or not directly pertaining to the Chapter.
One of the many things that caught my attention during the group discussion was the aspect of convictions. How do we help young people, especially our young confreres, grow in convictions? They can neither be taught nor thrust upon from outside. They can only be inspired and cultivated from within. Whatever be the case, it is easier said than done!
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| Here's the group photo of the PC 8 members: 52 members with voting rights, 3 as observers and 2 external secretaries |
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