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. The focus of the congregation becomes the development of gifts rather than the meeting of needs. People are asked to think and lead rather than work on the inherited tasks of yesterday s business. Amen to that.