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Loading... Common Calling: The Laity and Governance of the Catholic Churchby Stephen J. Pope
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The sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church has been exacerbated in the minds of many by the dismal response of church leadership. Uncovered along with the abuse of power were decisions that were not only made in secrecy, but which also magnified the powerlessness of the people of the church to have any say in its governance. Accordingly, many have left the church, many have withheld funding-others have vowed to work for change, as witnessed by the phenomenal growth of Voice of the Faithful. Common Calling is indeed a call-for change, for inclusion, and a place at the table for the laity w No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)262.152Religions Christian church and church work Church Polity; Ecclesiology Ministry Deacon; Deaconess; EvangelistLC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |