Can we honestly state that the “quota” is: an act of kindness, a concern not to offend by word or deed, a readiness to alleviate others burdens.
Category Archives: Clericalism
Supporting “Consumerist Individualism” with the “quota”
Just as we are moving out of the time of crisis, catastrophe and hardship, the UCA “quota”, instead of uniting, tempts us to think in terms of, “every parish for itself”.
Renouncing the “quota” for the Common Good
Bishop Zurek will not discover what is genuine, or at least understandable, in his diocese’s motivations and concerns because the “quota” does not allow him to stand in the place of others.
Creating an Earthly Paradise
The “quota” is meant to benefit the powerful, those driven to create for themselves a kind of earthly paradise “under the dome”.
The Consequences of the “quota”
Calling an assessment an “Appeal” that is “United” and “Catholic” will eventually lead to consequences.
“Bishop Zurek, do you love me more than these?” “Not!”
As long as the “quota” is in place it is the sheep, not the shepherd who loves more.
The “Quota” is the Lazy Way of Shepherding Our Diocese
Could Pope Francis be telling Bishop Zurek, “Work HARDER not SMARTER”?
The “Quota” Creates a “Culture of Counter”, instead of “Encounter”
You, as a lay person, do not always have all the knowledge’; while it is quite probable that the deacon, priest or bishop has a much fuller picture of what is actually happening.
Changing a Spherical Dome into a Many-Faceted Polyhedron
When will Bishop Zurek realize, as Pope Francis teaches, that unity can be ” where differences coexist”.
With the “Quota”, Dialogue Does Not Exist
What good is a “Quota” if grieving parents still have to pay $290, “for a weekend to find comfort and seek spiritual healing”?