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1 I,0,4 | celebrating their 50th, 75th, or 100th Anniversary. But - few and
2 I,0,4 | vitality of our charism.~11. In quite a few countries,
3 II,1 | Constitutions, Article 158) This means that he is to
4 I,0,1 | 32, 33, 34, 83, 156, and 159, among others. And of course,
5 II,1 | be, humble administrators~18. "The Brothers put in charge
6 I,0,1 | sufficiently thought out. The 18th General Chapter in 1985
7 II,1 | way of doing things today.~19. In carrying out his duties
8 Intro,1,b | blockade that lasted until 1955. I think that I belong to
9 I,0,5 | disciples of Jesus. Since 1993, what has happened in your
10 Conclu,2,2| plenary sessions of June-July 1999.~* Then, during the plenary
11 Conclu,2,2| sessions of January-February 2000, we concluded by concretizing
12 II,1,1 | evangelical orientation~21. Economy and good management
13 II,2 | pastoral care and accompaniment~22. Throughout human history,
14 III,1 | and their communities:~~ 23. The standard of living
15 III,1 | with the people of God.~24. I am not saying that every
16 III,2 | need to keep in reserve?~ ~26. Our lives, as well as our
17 III,3 | establishing auditing procedures~ ~27. In some countries the law
18 III,1 | authorization." (Article 29) They also point out the
19 III,2,4 | portfolios; ~· donating 30% from the net income of
20 I,0,1 | found in other Articles: 32, 33, 34, 83, 156, and 159,
21 I,0,1 | found in other Articles: 32, 33, 34, 83, 156, and 159, among
22 I,0,5 | did it for me." (Mt. 25, 40)~For Christians, the text
23 I,0,4 | schools celebrating their 50th, 75th, or 100th Anniversary.
24 I | resulting consequences. ~6. Today, most of the Brothers
25 Intro,1,a | Institute with communities in 75 countries has to be flexible.
26 I,0,4 | celebrating their 50th, 75th, or 100th Anniversary. But -
27 I,0,2 | the lives of the Brothers~8. Our lifestyle: The location
28 I,0,1 | other Articles: 32, 33, 34, 83, 156, and 159, among others.
29 I,0,3 | deliberating and taking action~9. Some Provinces are now
30 II,1 | must commit themselves to abide by the internal norms and
31 Intro | conditions and creature comforts abound.~
32 III,1 | because of their clarity and above-board nature, will give us credibility
33 II,1,1 | using money well, being aboveboard and managing it wisely,
34 I,0,4 | fluff and frills in our academic programs, so that students
35 I,0,5 | God is sending us, calls accentuated by the canonization of Marcellin.
36 III,1 | we live in dignified and acceptable conditions. We realize that
37 II,1 | religious life. Sometimes it is accepted reluctantly because there'
38 I,0,3 | faith-sharing, and in being open and accessible to young people. ~·
39 III,1 | and sensitivities can't be accommodated, but it doesn't make sense
40 II,2 | require~pastoral care and accompaniment~22. Throughout human history,
41 II,1 | govern our Congregation.~20. Accompanying Provincial Treasurers in
42 I,0,4 | what we are striving to accomplish in our mission need to express
43 Intro | to this point we haven't accomplished much in concrete terms.~
44 Conclu,1 | Circular is most closely in accord with your perspective?~
45 I | instead of holding them accountable in terms of social justice
46 II,1,1 | means provided by society.~Accounting methods are written into
47 I,0,1 | looked at in two ways, as the accumulation of wealth - capitalization,
48 III,2,3 | point, get a concise and accurate picture of the financial
49 III,2,2 | capitalization: ~· Accurately describe our present financial
50 I,0,4 | educational process. Indeed, this, achievable without great financial
51 II,1 | responsibility.~I gratefully acknowledge the service rendered to
52 Intro,1,a | Situations vary, and it must be acknowledged that they call for diverse
53 I,0,4 | students. Nor should we acquiesce to a select group of families
54 Intro | volume of goods that we are acquiring, and the future of our patrimony
55 | across
56 I,0,6 | volunteering, going on mission, and acting in solidarity, involving
57 I,0,5 | that give rise to powerful actions in solidarity - to NGO's,
58 I | and to serve as a mission "ad gentes." Frequently they
59 III,2,4 | I would like to add one last point that isn'
60 I,0,4 | justify increased funding for additional risks and responsibilities.
61 I,0,1 | General Chapter in 1985 did address this issue. The apparent
62 I,0,4 | even to buildings - and adds to the burden of our economic
63 I,0,4 | and they were more than adequate.~12. It seems to me that
64 II,1,1 | and must set standards and adhere to Provincial guidelines
65 I,0,2 | with prosperous schools adjacent to our communities. It can
66 III,1 | and realistic for us to adjust our standard of living to
67 Intro | is clear that the use and admini-stration of our goods does have a
68 Intro | and the way that they are administered. There are many aspects
69 Intro | Districts, and Communities - adopt evangelical attitudes about
70 I,0,4 | necessary for projects that advance our primary goals and objectives.
71 III,3 | The advantage of establishing auditing
72 Intro,1,b | and use of money and the advantages of a simple life-style which
73 Intro | me that the beginning of Advent is a fitting time to provide
74 I,0,5 | financial management with adventurous evangelical initiatives.
75 III,3 | they receive updates and advice about risk and other aspects
76 III,1 | including services that affect our community living. One
77 III,1 | detachment," particularly in what affects the community as a whole,
78 I,0,5 | is awash with selfishly affluent people, it is because other
79 Intro,1,a | of the holy mendicant; in Africa, wealth is considered as
80 III,2,1 | poor are at the top of your agenda when planning new apostolic
81 Intro | Brothers, ~A few months ago, I shared the contents of
82 Conclu,1 | or redirect?~ g) Looking ahead to the next General Chapter,
83 I,0,5 | nations is growing at an alarming rate. ~These and other realities,
84 I,0,2 | being fully implemented, albeit for a variety of reasons.
85 I | religious will need to be very alert to avoid the dangers that
86 I,0,1 | material resources that we allocate for "the life of the Brothers,"
87 II,1 | with it the meaning of "allocating resources" and applying
88 I,0,4 | moderation" with regard to the allocation of means and resources.~
89 | alone
90 | along
91 III,2,4 | today, however, interesting alternatives are springing up. Have you
92 II,1,1 | from them. We are not about amassing a financial fortune. What
93 I,0,4 | way of looking at things amounts to little more than "economic
94 III,3 | provide information on how to analyze costs, security concerns,
95 I,0,5 | look at this from several angles. For example, from the point
96 Conclu,2,1| Provincial) Council to animate and govern, what's our position
97 I,0,4 | their 50th, 75th, or 100th Anniversary. But - few and far between
98 Conclu,2,2| reflection as a help for writing answers to the various questions.
99 I,0,6 | justice and peace concerns, antiwar campaigns, the plight of
100 Conclu,1 | of material goods, what anxieties do you sense are operative
101 I,0,1 | address this issue. The apparent excess of funds that some
102 I,0,2 | aspects tend to conceal its appearance?~
103 Intro,1,a | provide simplistic solutions applicable always and everywhere. ·
104 II,1 | of standards can also be applied to anyone in administration -
105 II,1 | allocating resources" and applying them in accordance with
106 I,0,4 | are we devoting our money? Appraisals; pathways for deliberation
107 Conclu,2,2| process, we have deeply appreciated our times for prayer and
108 Conclu,2,1| Provincial) Council is approaching this subject? Added note:
109 III,1 | are resources that may be appropriate for use in our educational
110 I,0,4 | undertake to discern the appropriateness of plans and projects from
111 III,2,4 | making a donation of approximately 15% of the proceeds from
112 I,0,4 | affected. ~In concrete terms, aren't we giving the perception
113 Intro | per-spective. New situations are arising, having a bearing on important
114 I,0,1 | resources, can be found in other Articles: 32, 33, 34, 83, 156, and
115 III,2 | ever-changing world, we need to ascertain and choose those ways of
116 III,1 | communities dare to practice asceticism in order to share of their
117 II,2 | the religious life stand aside and avoid having anything
118 III,1 | living to which you all aspire?~It is a healthy sign when
119 III,1 | meals. On the day of the Assembly, they brought out beer.
120 III,1 | generalities. How would you assess what is taking place in
121 III,3 | and risk management for assets, and they help an organization
122 II,1 | not easy, and that their assignments can contribute to a numbing
123 I,0,2 | hobbies, and living standards associated with prosperous schools
124 I,0,4 | San Egidio" in Rome, an association that brings together a considerable
125 I,0,5 | this is what He told us: "I assure you, as long as you did
126 I,0,5 | the resources we devote to assuring the well-being of our Brothers
127 Conclu,1 | a psalm placing us in an atmosphere of openness to God's inspiration. ~
128 Intro | individuals, but some personal attempts at conversion will turn
129 I,0,4 | number of invitations to attend festivities for schools
130 I,0,4 | things by seeking and being attentive to what God is asking of
131 Conclu,1 | comments. Just listening attentively. 1. Time for prayer~The
132 Intro | Communities - adopt evangelical attitudes about being poor, about
133 I,0,4 | top-of-the-line services to attract more people. Doing so, however,
134 Intro | Brother to a poorer and more austere way of life. Unless the
135 I | the temptation of pleasing authorities and wealthy benefactors,
136 III,1 | whatever value, without authorization." (Article 29) They also
137 I,0,5 | that when our society is awash with selfishly affluent
138 I,0,4 | facilities, etc, let us apply the axiom that "the greatest support
139 I,0,6 | coming from dysfunctional backgrounds. This is being done with
140 I,0,4 | projects with strong economic backing. Let us remember "our origins"
141 III,1 | to get rid of burdensome baggage and start to develop a greater
142 I,0,4 | invitations I receive to "baptize" sites and communities in
143 III,1 | us as gifts or on sale at bargain prices, because they raise
144 III,1 | any studies on which to base this personal feeling. Maybe
145 I,0,1 | Provinces had developed led Br. Basilio to ask for a study of this
146 Intro | upon our material goods. Be-sides, we are coming to the end
147 I,0,5 | lead lives guided by the Beatitudes. (Constitutions, Article
148 | became
149 | becoming
150 | begin
151 III,2,1 | insure that initiatives on behalf of the poor are at the top
152 II,1,1 | any given country, but not beholden to pressures and arbitrary
153 Intro | shown a certain amount of belligerence in our approach to the topic.
154 Intro,1,b | until 1955. I think that I belong to one of the last groups
155 II,1 | matter of taking care of what belongs to others for the benefit
156 | Besides
157 II,1 | profession, also keep in mind the best interests of our Institute,
158 Intro | good deal of confusion and bewilderment in this area. Sometimes
159 Conclu,1 | d) What texts from the Bible, the social teachings of
160 I,0,6 | International Solidarity (BIS), nongovernmental organizations (
161 Intro,1,a | wealth is considered as a blessing from God; in industrialized
162 III,1 | reported back about various blessings and benefits. But we haven'
163 III,1 | the last families on their block to purchase some new item
164 Intro,1,b | consequences of an international blockade that lasted until 1955.
165 II,1 | with only one or another blunder every now and then, it's
166 Intro | nostalgic memories nor become bogged down in the world of today.
167 I | Our spark of evangelical boldness and daring can easily be
168 Conclu,2,1| or on the contrary, am I bothered and concerned about something?
169 III,1 | families who rank in the bottom half of the economic scale
170 III,2 | institutions, are inextricably bound up with our cultures and
171 I | can get caught up in a "bourgeois" lifestyle, more in keeping
172 III,1 | living alone, an orphan boy or girl, someone just released
173 I,0,4 | buildings - and adds to the burden of our economic obligations.
174 III,1 | we decide to get rid of burdensome baggage and start to develop
175 I,0,6 | projects sponsored by the Bureau of International Solidarity (
176 III,2 | time out to size up our busy lives. We need to marshal
177 II,2 | need to travel quite often, buy community supplies, etc.,
178 I,0,5 | the rhetorical question of Cain, "Am I my brother's keeper?"~
179 I,0,4 | elsewhere. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, penniless, got involved
180 Intro | it doesn't make sense to campaign for a revivified charism
181 I,0,5 | NGO's, campaigns for the cancellation of foreign debt, Jubilee
182 I,0,5 | calls accentuated by the canonization of Marcellin. Being clear
183 Intro | the estab-lishment of a "cap" on savings to allow leeway
184 Intro,1,a | economic and organizational capabilities of each Province. We have
185 III,2,4 | can invest a part of the capital in your Province. ~
186 I,0,5 | rationalism, neoliberalism, capitalism, and socialism. On the other
187 III,1 | in a community that was a carbon copy of those in the rest
188 Intro,1,a | aid from benefactors in caring for the needs of the sick
189 I,0,1 | from Vatican II, Perfectae Caritatis, no. 13, and the papal documents
190 II,1 | sound and prudent ways. It carries with it the meaning of "
191 II,1 | doing things today.~19. In carrying out his duties and responsibilities,
192 III,1 | solidarity, just as it does when catastrophes occur in distant countries
193 II,1 | evangelization, as for example catechizing, animating Marist Fraternities,
194 I,0,1 | these two areas as separate categories can help us in adopting
195 I,0,4 | festivities for schools celebrating their 50th, 75th, or 100th
196 Conclu,0,c| important apostolic works that chal-lenge us to take an active part
197 III,4,3 | important apostolic works that challenge us to take an active part
198 III,2,2 | Brothers, taking into account challenging uncertainties that go with
199 I,0,6 | On the other hand, our championing of the rights of the child
200 Intro | note, encour-aging us to change, convert, and purify our
201 Intro,1,a | how rapidly the world is changing? When it comes to economic
202 Intro | implanting in them the charismatic way of doing things that
203 Intro,1,a | the vows of obedience and chastity. Being poor means different
204 II,1 | fingertips, he can help us to check and see if the construction
205 II,1 | signatures needed for signing checks - isn't it a just a mere
206 Intro,1,b | happening nowadays. During my childhood and teenage years, I lived
207 I,0,2 | realistically maintaining their choice to lead a simple lifestyle.~
208 III,1 | person to dine with them on Christmas, Easter, or some other important
209 I,0,4 | are trapped in a vicious circle from which we have no exit
210 I,0,4 | bring hope throughout the city. It is a community deeply
211 II,1,1 | to be in compliance with civil laws in any given country,
212 I,0,2 | to express who we are and claim to be. And so the relationship
213 Conclu,1 | think it would be helpful to clarify or redirect?~ g) Looking
214 I,0,3 | continue working in the classroom, they are choosing to live
215 II,1 | doing things; work without clear-cut oversight and verification
216 I,0,2 | reasons. Likewise, there is a clearer separation of sites and
217 Intro | important that we take a closer look at it in or-der to
218 I,0,4 | education get left out in the cold.~I think we need to reflect
219 III,1 | budgets - are they just a cold-blooded collection of numbers, or
220 I,0,4 | times, and more guaranteed collateral. Why go through all that?~
221 III,1 | they just a cold-blooded collection of numbers, or do they present
222 I,0,5 | occasional campaigns and collections for charitable causes?~How
223 III,2,3 | newspapers, magazines, etc. the comfort-level and well-being of the communities
224 III,1 | offend the poor with a more comfortable and easy-going way of life
225 III,1 | feel that we're living too comfortably, and that, as a consequence,
226 Intro | conditions and creature comforts abound.~
227 Intro | suffi-ciently clear and in command of this subject, and not
228 III,1 | working class neighborhood commented to me that his community,
229 Conclu,1 | Brother. No questions or comments. Just listening attentively.
230 II,2 | various ways of facilitating commerce and the maintenance of purchasing
231 II,1 | world. Plus, laymen must commit themselves to abide by the
232 III,1 | Constitutions define the minimum commitment that the vow of poverty
233 Intro | quite often, personally and communally. You and I need to "dream."
234 III,1 | relate to people, the way we communicate and share with them. When
235 III,3 | Although not compulsory, companies, societies, and religious
236 Intro,1,b | training houses. Some of our companions con-tracted tuberculosis
237 I,0,5 | our neighbor can hardly compare with those of Jesus. Yet,
238 I,0,4 | being proposed are not very compatible with the effective and responsible
239 Intro | that this version isn't as complete as I would like it to be,
240 I | portfolios have produced a completely new environment for our
241 II,1 | in his field. Given the complexity of economics, it is not
242 II,1,1 | Certainly we need to be in compliance with civil laws in any given
243 II,1 | see these matters as "too complicated," and consequently, they
244 Intro,1,c | open one, and helped me to compose this Circular. However,
245 Intro,1,b | difficult for me to fully comprehend some things that are happening
246 I | that segment of society comprised of people in dire poverty
247 III,3 | internal nature. Although not compulsory, companies, societies, and
248 Conclu,2,1| life of our Founder, our Con-stitutions and Chapter documents -
249 Intro,1,a | industrialized countries, con-sumer societies give a different
250 Intro,1,b | Some of our companions con-tracted tuberculosis from insufficient
251 I,0,2 | revealed? What aspects tend to conceal its appearance?~
252 Intro,1,a | Different ways of conceptualizing "poverty," and seeing the
253 III,2,3 | a starting point, get a concise and accurate picture of
254 Conclu,2,2| January-February 2000, we concluded by concretizing a few points,
255 Conclu,1 | encouraged to do so. The meeting concludes with an invitation to join
256 Intro,1,c | headings, followed by a concluding section. The train of thought
257 III,1 | suggestions to help you concretize this point and follow up
258 Conclu,2,2| January-February 2000, we concluded by concretizing a few points, especially
259 I,0,5 | generation of men and women condemned to lives of poverty and
260 I,0,5 | death as part of our human condition, and of our Father's definitive
261 II,1,1 | the laws of each country, conditioned in part by financial systems
262 I,0,5 | the benefits it seems to confer. We will not perceive that
263 Conclu,0,c| attitude of detachment and confi-dence on God.~Dear Brothers, I
264 III,3 | exercise in control, and confirms the accuracy of your administrative
265 III,3 | offer guidelines enabling Congregations to see how near or how far
266 Intro,1,a | the vow of poverty and its connection with spending measures that
267 II,1 | sensitizing, and being a social conscience and motivating presence
268 I,0,1 | Apostolic Exhortation Vita Consecrata. We must also remember calls
269 I,0,2 | living out our religious consecration today.~Our possessions are
270 Intro,1,c | Circular indicative of a consensus on the Council.~ ~Having
271 III,1 | comfortably, and that, as a consequence, we decide to get rid of
272 II,1 | as "too complicated," and consequently, they feel uncomfortable
273 III,2 | also restrict our freedom considerably.~We can't "stop the world,"
274 III,1 | community, wanting to be considerate and help someone waiting
275 I,0,3 | the Church. Rather than construct something new, these Brothers
276 II,1,1 | institutions, marketers, and consumer groups.~We really have to
277 I,0,2 | freewheeling economy and consumerism holding sway in today's
278 Intro | so that we can spread our contagious enthusiasm to others, implanting
279 I,0,4 | go more deeply into its content and see that it is based
280 III,1 | circumstances and social contexts vary from place to place.
281 Intro,1,b | privation and want on a continent devastated by war. On top
282 I,0,6 | child is less in evidence.~Continental and regional meetings of
283 I | concern when he drew up contracts that were reasonable but
284 Conclu,2,1| in this area, or on the contrary, am I bothered and concerned
285 I,0,1 | groups of Provinces, with contrasting results.~I do not want to
286 Conclu,2,1| this topic. Council members contributed numer-ous texts from the
287 I,0,6 | Brothers for important needs, contributing financial aid for projects
288 III,3 | firm. It's an exercise in control, and confirms the accuracy
289 II,2 | number of reasons, including convenience and security. In our case,
290 Intro | some personal attempts at conversion will turn out to be extremely
291 Intro | encour-aging us to change, convert, and purify our lives. This
292 Intro | fact that we need to be converted as individuals, but some
293 III,1 | living nearby, having a cook was a sign that the Brothers
294 III,1 | services of a woman to do the cooking. However, for the people
295 Intro | subject, and not keeping our cool when discussing it, we have
296 III,1 | community that was a carbon copy of those in the rest of
297 Conclu,2,1| came up with a series of core ideas that we wanted to
298 I | good, but they can also corrupt us and take us away from
299 III,1 | wondered about this, but I couldn't have been more joyful
300 Intro | with Provincials and their Councils. I was hoping to develop
301 III,1 | which we are called to be countercultural prophets?~Once, when I was
302 I,0,5 | leaves no doubt that what counts is solidarity in action.
303 III,1 | that we should have the courage to undertake a serious study
304 I,0,2 | systems can and should favor courageous decisions about the way
305 III,2,2 | Identify needs to "cover" and "guarantee" anything
306 II,1,1 | manage our financial affairs, creating a certain mystery about
307 Intro | where wealthy conditions and creature comforts abound.~
308 I,0,4 | implement them. Naturally, to be credible, we need to assign the essential
309 II,2 | now the use of personal credit cards, requiring a bank
310 Intro | where Christ is dying on the Cross. You are the salt of the
311 Intro | with Gospel values is a crucial one going to the heart of
312 I,0,5 | ourselves in the creation of a culture of solidarity, and that
313 I,0,1 | The use and current destination of material
314 I,0,2 | more in keeping with our customary statements about simplicity,
315 Intro | that this is an area that cuts across our personal and
316 III,1 | willing - may many communities dare to practice asceticism in
317 III,1 | essential for anyone who dares to follow the Lord, "who
318 I | evangelical boldness and daring can easily be snuffed out
319 I,0,2 | same services. It never dawned on anyone to make a distinction
320 Conclu,0,c| we go before we sever our de-pendence on God? If we have the capacity
321 II,1 | man, transparent in his dealings, trustworthy, and firmly
322 II,1,1 | eliminate conditions that are debasing our administrative system.
323 I,0,4 | are referring to, that the debate over the relationship between "
324 III,3 | learned that, based on a decision at its Chapter, one congregation
325 Intro | careful discernment and decision-making about using material goods
326 I,0,1 | the poor, of education and dedication to peace, justice, and solidarity.
327 I,0,4 | ongoing one. One can find many defenders of the "effectiveness" side
328 III,2,4 | education, the promotion and defense of children's rights, and
329 Intro | individually - it has a very definite collective and institutional
330 I,0,5 | condition, and of our Father's definitive intervention in history
331 III,2,3 | that must be reduced; the degree of solidarity required.
332 II,1 | administrators, even though we may delegate certain tasks to Brothers
333 I,0,3 | criteria and pathways for deliberating and taking action~9. Some
334 I,0,4 | Appraisals; pathways for deliberation and action. To a greater
335 I,0,5 | Our life and our mission demand them. Solidarity is on the
336 III,1 | And sometimes we are quite demanding and a bit lazy and inept
337 I,0,4 | resources.~Experience is demonstrating that the quality and funding
338 I,0,2 | involved. Often enough they depended on the same services. It
339 III,4,3 | we go before we sever our dependence on God? If we have the capacity
340 Intro,1,a | in different societies, depending on family ties, the state
341 Intro,1,a | cases, Province funds are depleted because of internal disagreements
342 III,2,4 | talk about: where do we deposit our money? There's no doubt
343 Conclu,1 | Chapter should examine more in depth or define more clearly in
344 Intro | resources, and what they are des-tined for; the reserves we store
345 III,2,2 | capitalization: ~· Accurately describe our present financial commitments
346 III,2,3 | This assumes objectively describing and identifying: ~ your
347 I,0,4 | have no exit strategy. We design state-of-the-art facilities
348 Intro | things that Marcellin so desired for the Little Brothers
349 I,0,4 | facilities to satisfy the desires of family organizations
350 I,0,1 | The use and current destination of material goods in the
351 I,0,4 | Material goods destined for mission~10. To what
352 III,2 | talents, and convictions to determine the extent to which our
353 Intro,1,b | and want on a continent devastated by war. On top of that,
354 I,0,1 | that some Provinces had developed led Br. Basilio to ask for
355 I,0,5 | look at the resources we devote to assuring the well-being
356 III,1 | day here," he said. "If we didn't keep costs down in this
357 Intro,1,a | programs.~· The differing economic and organizational
358 I,0,4 | and general principles. Difficulties arise when it comes to putting
359 III,1 | certain that we live in dignified and acceptable conditions.
360 III,2,4 | We always need to work diligently and be on the lookout for
361 III,1 | invite a very needy person to dine with them on Christmas,
362 I,0,4 | ought to take us in two directions: ~· When we begin
363 Intro,1,a | depleted because of internal disagreements and financial mis-management,
364 I,0,4 | unfounded fears.~We undertake to discern the appropriateness of plans
365 I,0,5 | what God is asking of us as disciples of Jesus. Since 1993, what
366 I,0,4 | populism," and "a lack of discipline and understanding concerning
367 I,0,5 | lead us to the unexpected discovery of our main objective, the
368 Conclu,2,2| Added notes: ~* We discussed this topic during the plenary
369 Intro | not keeping our cool when discussing it, we have experienced
370 II,1,1 | pressures and arbitrary rules dished out by banking institutions,
371 I,0,6 | young people with learning disorders and those coming from dysfunctional
372 III,1 | renounce the right to use or dispose of money or any material
373 III,1 | when catastrophes occur in distant countries and when it supports
374 I,0,1 | keeping them separate and distinct from the outset.~Poverty
375 I | people in dire poverty and distress. How easily we can take
376 Intro | Institute as such - Provinces, Districts, and Communities - adopt
377 Intro,1,a | acknowledged that they call for diverse responses.~ The variety
378 I,0,3 | ministries, thus enhancing diversity.~Such developments should
379 III,2,4 | payments from banks and dividends from stock portfolios; ~·
380 I,0,1 | 16, 17, and 20). Another document to keep in mind is Br. Charles
381 I,0,1 | of supporting texts and documentation. I will limit myself to
382 I,0,5 | returning to our roots. ~Both domestically and internationally, countries
383 III,2,4 | starting to donate 10% of the Brothers' salaries,
384 III,2,4 | investments; ~· making a donation of approximately 15% of
385 III,1 | neighborhood, or maybe even next door. A community should know
386 III,1 | away from mainline schools. Doubtless they have reported back
387 III,2 | People are aware of the drama of life taking place all
388 III,2,1 | community and Province levels in dramatic situations, which the Province
389 III,1 | noticed that the Brothers drank nothing but water at their
390 II,1 | financial reports are being drawn up is an opportune one for
391 Intro | communally. You and I need to "dream." Before all else, we should
392 I | of security that we never dreamed possible. Our spark of evangelical
393 Intro | I am convinced that our "dreams of refounding" will remain
394 I | Champagnat's concern when he drew up contracts that were reasonable
395 I,0,5 | neoliberalism, exclusively driven by market forces, we run
396 Intro | originality, freeing itself of dross and recovering its simple
397 Intro,1,b | the need to economize was drummed into us. Since money was
398 II,1 | 19. In carrying out his duties and responsibilities, a
399 I,0,4 | competition win out due to dwindling numbers of students. Nor
400 I,0,6 | disorders and those coming from dysfunctional backgrounds. This is being
401 Conclu,1 | material goods as Jesus did?~ e) After you've listened to
402 I,0,3 | distance from their school, e.g., in poor neighborhoods and
403 I,0,4 | different meanings.~Our earliest Marist days come to mind.
404 I,0,4 | the greatest support is earmarked for priority goals." And
405 I | on the salaries that are earned by the Brothers. And it
406 Intro | You are the salt of the earth. But what if the salt loses
407 I | the Gospel.~Furthermore, easier access to money can raise
408 III,1 | with them on Christmas, Easter, or some other important
409 III,1 | with a more comfortable and easy-going way of life than necessary. (
410 I | communities, to provide an ecclesial presence in marginalized
411 II,1 | they entrust the Provincial Econome with all this responsibility.~
412 II,1 | Given the complexity of economics, it is not prudent to place
413 Intro,1,a | ties, the state of national economies, etc. India has its tradition
414 Intro,1,b | thrift, and the need to economize was drummed into us. Since
415 III,1 | reflect on the impact of our economizing to help the poor, on our
416 I,0,4 | community very committed to ecumenism, projects for justice and
417 I,0,4 | in with the capacity of educators to promote positive relationships
418 I,0,4 | very compatible with the effective and responsible management
419 I,0,5 | sacrificed to the god of economic efficiency. To millions of workers
420 I,0,5 | considerations relating to efficient financial management?~And
421 I,0,4 | means and economic nest eggs in our Provinces usually
422 I,0,4 | the "The Community of San Egidio" in Rome, an association
423 Conclu,2,2| especially those relating to the elaboration of this "letter" which I
424 I,0,2 | simple lifestyle.~Separating elements of financial management.
425 II,1,1 | obliges us to uncover and eliminate conditions that are debasing
426 | elsewhere
427 I,0,1 | include calls from the Church emanating from Vatican II, Perfectae
428 Intro | planning and hypotheti-cal emergencies; the part played by Brothers
429 III,2,3 | operational methods that it can employ.~This assumes objectively
430 III,1 | of service personnel it employs, and the standard of living
431 III,1 | Lord, "who became poor - emptied himself - for our sake." (
432 Intro,1,a | that it all sounds like empty rhetoric to them, and that
433 III,3 | They also offer guidelines enabling Congregations to see how
434 Intro | that makes us take note, encour-aging us to change, convert, and
435 Conclu,1 | to offer intentions are encouraged to do so. The meeting concludes
436 I,0,1 | justify standing idly by and endorsing situations that make little
437 I | The temptations that Jesus endured are also our own. We know
438 Intro | This is a time for us to energize our LIFE with creative fidelity.
439 Intro | it will be difficult to engage individual Brothers on this
440 I,0,2 | notwithstanding possible pressures to enhance the quality of our educational
441 I,0,3 | groups and ministries, thus enhancing diversity.~Such developments
442 I | disposal is more than that enjoyed by their families and the
443 III,1 | religious communities are enjoying a standard of living equivalent
444 I,0,4 | Council simply prolong and enlarge works that ought to be redirected.
445 I | of generating money and enlarging stock portfolios have produced
446 Conclu,2,1| being most important to enlighten our thinking on the evangelical
447 I,0,5 | globalization," we find enormous differences in resources
448 I,0,4 | school fees, and increasing enrollment numbers. Later on, such
449 I,0,5 | to nothing; to children enslaved in grown-up work; to generation
450 II,1,1 | similar to these kinds of enterprises in some ways, the means
451 Intro | can spread our contagious enthusiasm to others, implanting in
452 III,1 | lives, and the life of the entire Church. What signs reveal
453 I,0,4 | should be separate legal entities from our educational centers.
454 I,0,5 | even things that we are entitled to keep for our own use.~
455 II,1 | face them. Routinely, they entrust the Provincial Econome with
456 I | a group of men who have enviable economic resources. In most
457 Conclu,2,1| texts from the Gospels and Epistles, stories relating to the
458 III,1 | to the consecrated life. Equality carried to the extreme is
459 III,1 | enjoying a standard of living equivalent to the upper middle class
460 III,2,4 | and objectives that are espoused by financial institutions.
461 Intro | share in solidarity; the estab-lishment of a "cap" on savings to
462 I,0,2 | quality of our educational establishments.~In certain countries, the
463 III,2,4 | up. Have you heard about ethical Funds? In your part of the
464 III,2,2 | profession of poverty. ~· Evaluate in a similar way the needs
465 II,1 | What kind of analysis and evaluation does the community, the
466 Intro,1,c | apostolates). Making some evaluations. Pointing out criteria
467 Conclu,2,1| Concerning this subject, the evan-gelical use of material goods, what
468 III,2 | religious congregation. In this ever-changing world, we need to ascertain
469 I,0,5 | for our own use.~15. The everlasting reasons: the plan of God,
470 | everywhere
471 II,1 | looked upon as a "necessary evil" in religious life. Sometimes
472 II,1,1 | financial resources has evolved in the religious life. Marcellin
473 Intro,1,c | of the Circular are not exactly the result of a synthesis
474 III,2,4 | solidarity everything that exceeds the amount that is needed
475 Conclu,2,1| our first Brothers, and excerpts from our Constitutions,
476 III,2,3 | using it; superfluous and excessive expenditures on newspapers,
477 Intro,1,c | To me, the Councilors' exchange of ideas was a rich and
478 I,0,3 | Council must closely regulate exchanges between the Province fund
479 I,0,5 | processes behind neoliberalism, exclusively driven by market forces,
480 III,3 | public auditing firm. It's an exercise in control, and confirms
481 II,1 | our material household, exercising their responsibilities with
482 I,0,1 | Socialis and the Apostolic Exhortation Vita Consecrata. We must
483 Intro,1,a | different situations that exist throughout the Institute.~
484 I | may reveal their tenuous existence if the Brothers remain unable
485 Conclu,2,1| I see the problem as it exists throughout the Institute (
486 I,0,4 | circle from which we have no exit strategy. We design state-of-the-art
487 I,0,5 | resources, or do we prefer to expand already existing works and
488 I,0,4 | redirected. We continue expanding projects that later on justify
489 I,0,6 | Administrative Units, based on the expectation that the latter will be
490 I,0,2 | make a distinction between expenses originating in the religious
491 I,0,2 | services, upscale cars, expensive hobbies, and living standards
492 Intro | years, some Provinces are experiencing growing confusion in this
493 I,0,5 | however, that they arise as an expression of our vow of poverty and
494 I,0,4 | quality" education, the key expressions are our mission and the
495 Intro | conversion will turn out to be extremely difficult if at the same
496 I,0,5 | presence of God. "If we have eyes to see," we will understand
497 Conclu,1 | give to your Provincial?~ f) Based on your knowledge
498 I,0,5 | on to works because they facilitate economic growth. At the
499 II,2 | have been various ways of facilitating commerce and the maintenance
500 I,0,3 | interpersonal relationships, in faith-sharing, and in being open and accessible
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