Ever wonder what it is like taking part in RCIA . . . as we approach the final weeks leading up to their receiving the sacraments of initiation . . . there is a heightened sense of anticipation and a heightened sense of preparation.
This past Sunday we discussed sin, conscience and the ten commandments. Sounds fairly straight forward and yet as I pomdered the homework assignment I wondered how members of our community would respond to the three questions that the Elect and Candidates are working on this week?
1) The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) teaches that the Christian who seeks to purify him/herself of sin and become holy with the help of God's grace is not alone. God's children are joined through Christ to the life of all other Christians in the supernatural unity of the Mystical Body of Christ. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU COULD DO TO INCREASE THIS SUPERNATURAL UNITY?
2) Sin is a personal act. Bu t we have a responsibilty for the sins committed by others when we cooperate in them.We cooperate by: a) participating directly and voluntarily in them; b) ordering, advising, praising, or approving them; c) not disclosing or not hindering them when we have an obligation to do so; and d) protecting evil-doers. Sin makes people partners of one another and causes lust, violence, and injustice. Give an example of people cooperating in the sins of others, and what you could do to end such cooperation.
3) The CCC tells us that anger is a desire for revenge. If anger reaches the point of deliberate desire to kill or seriously wound someone, it is gravely against charity; it is a mortal sin. Jesus was very angry and violent when he drove (Lk 21, 12-13) the money changers and the dove sellars from the temple precinct, calling them a "den of thieves." Was Jesus committing a sin? How do we reconcile this incident with Paul's statement that " He was like us in all things except sin."
A thought provoking challenge for us all during this Lenten season . . . your responses are welcome!
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