Friday, March 31, 2006
A Light to the Nations: The Meaning and Future of the Catholic Church
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap in Crisis
Every bishop is a successor to the apostles and a pastor of souls. He has the duty to safeguard the liturgical life of the local Church. He must proclaim the gospel and teach the true Catholic faith in his diocese. Every bishop should give an example of personal sanctity in charity, humility, and simplicity of life. He should help the poor and suffering. He has the obligation to sanctify, encourage, correct, and govern the local people of God. And above all, every bishop needs to do these things with fatherly love and fraternal charity, because the Church is a family--a family of faith--not a political party or an impersonal institution.¶ 3/31/2006 10:41:00 AM
