Bishop Zurek, is the UCA “quota” of heavenly or of human origin? Answer me.
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Recovering Kindness in the Diocese of Amarillo (Part 2)
The “quota”s on Amarillo diocesan parishes are “nothing but leaves” on a barren fig tree.
Recovering Kindness in the Diocese of Amarillo (Part 1)
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.
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.