Lay persons will rightly take on a greater role of responsibility and leadership within these works. Jesuits will be called on to support them in their initiative by Ignatian Formation, the witness of our priestly and religious lives, and promotion of Jesuit apostolic values. The GC34 decree might also have added a line saying that Jesuits and laity would support each other by sharing our stories. How involved will the training be. People agreed that the Spiritual Exercises are an important formation tool.
Less money is available to subsidize spirituality-related ministries.
We re concerned about how we re structurally tied to the Jesuits through mission, sponsorship, or Jesuit affiliation. These changes will be tangible. McNeil seemed to know what I meant. People become agents rather than subjects. The congregation becomes a learning place in which people are encouraged to try things, reflect, and try again.