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1 1,10 | 10. The subject of “economy” (
2 2,11 | 11. To have a clearer awareness
3 5,42 | Documents of the Church (CIC 1254) and the Documents of the
4 3,16 | 16. There are many new situations
5 3,17 | 17. Special emphasis must be
6 3,18 | 18. There is an ever more apparent
7 3,19 | 19. There are religious provinces
8 3,16 | new Canon Law regulations (1983) concerning administration
9 3,20 | 20. The new foundations, generally
10 0,3 | II, Message on 1 January 2000, no. 15).~ ~-
11 3,22 | 22. In the financial management
12 3,23 | 23. The phenomenon of capitalisation
13 4,26 | 26. It is important to establish
14 4,27 | 27. In regard to this issue,
15 4,29 | 29. The new factors that must
16 4,31 | 31. Administration and ethics:
17 4,32 | 32. Administration and use
18 4,33 | 33. Utilisation and allocation
19 4,34 | 34. Certainly, religious today
20 4,35 | 35. It is necessary to pay
21 4,36 | 36. We must analyse the relationship
22 4,37 | 37. We must set out the main
23 4,38 | 38. An economic situation well
24 5,39 | 39. The subject of financial
25 5,40 | 40. When one wishes to formulate
26 5,41 | 41. It goes without saying
27 5,42 | 42. We must encourage the attitude
28 5,43 | 43. We must be specific about
29 5,47 | 47. The objectives of our action
30 5,48 | 48. We must search the social
31 5,49 | 49. To conclude this chapter,
32 5,50 | 50. Sharing possessions within
33 5,51 | 51. Give intelligent support
34 5,52 | 52. Invest the funds we have
35 5,53 | 53. Help the communities, works
36 5,54 | 54. Work to make people aware
37 5,55 | 55. Place great importance
38 5,56 | 56. As regards the management
39 5,57 | 57. We must be aware of the
40 5,58 | 58. Sometimes we must work
41 5,59 | 59. We must be aware of the
42 5,60 | 60. We must establish in our
43 1 | deal with this theme~at its 60th Semestral Assembly~ ~ ~
44 1,9 | 9. In the past, asset management
45 6 | Good relational abilities;~- Good communicator;~-
46 6 | one of the causes of an abundance of vocations – the promotion
47 5,39 | resources and others with abundant assets; within a single
48 6 | Promotes transparency and accountability among the members of the
49 1,7 | Institute requires caution, accuracy, honesty and professionalism.
50 3,20 | income for the works being achieved.~ ~
51 6 | a direct contribution to achieving effective international
52 6 | people who are no longer active; the institute’s own external
53 0,3 | activities, because every activity has its financial element.~ ~-
54 6 | they can be identified: actuarial studies (long-term plans
55 3,22 | sensitivity to be able to administrate the assets of the religious
56 0,3 | full of praise for the good administrator (Mt 24,45). Saint Paul,
57 6 | Funds being created in advanced countries to achieve financial
58 6 | we must know how to take advantage of the contributions that
59 6 | order to evaluate their advantages and disadvantages.~- Congregations
60 6 | the religious Institute.~ ~Advisor to the General Council and/
61 6 | With experts/financial advisors;~- Ensures continuity
62 0,2 | They are the ones most affected and for whom it is most
63 6 | the problems at present affecting the life of the Church.~ ~
64 1,10 | consequences because it affects an important element of
65 5,39 | it is not unusual to find affluent works or communities in
66 | After
67 6 | and individualism.~ ~ c. Agree as a community on the aid
68 6 | the reliable professional aids that are now available.
69 5,42 | the treasurer used to be aimed at helping a community to
70 6 | inter-provincial subsidies~ aiming for and maintaining financial
71 1,9 | surrounded by an excessive air of mystery that led to a
72 6 | the danger of all becoming alike, we need to bring our specific
73 5,42 | important to be clear about allocating what we have to give. That
74 6 | financial independence that will allow us to meet the costs of
75 0,3 | values such as solidarity and altruism” (John Paul II, Message
76 5,47 | that surround us. It is an ambitious target but something can
77 6 | environment?~- There is a certain amount of difficulty between missionaries
78 6 | must necessarily have large amounts of capital available in
79 6 | is based.~ After careful analysis of a variety of experiences
80 6 | General Council presents an annual budget for its own requirements (
81 0,2 | neo-liberalism, and a convincing answer to the needs of the Religious
82 6 | support to morally dubious or anti-social activities. Such a “blacklist”
83 6 | creation of legal BODIES apart from the Congregation, which
84 4,35 | relationship between an effective apostolate and financial resources.
85 4,29 | responsible for the finances; approval and review of budgets and
86 6 | charism leads some people to ask continual questions, especially
87 6,- | The assembled Superiors General studied
88 1,6 | examined before. A couple of Assemblies have studied the theme of
89 4 | clarification of some aspects associated with the economy and its
90 3,16 | cultures have an influence on attitudes to money and, in practical
91 6 | sense that greater value is attributed to money than to work or
92 4,29 | administration: opportunities for auditing and consultation; visits
93 6 | included in initial formation~ ~Auditor:~- Does an internal
94 6 | attitude toward possessions, an austere lifestyle, proper educational
95 5,42 | helping a community to live austerely, which in itself is not
96 4,36 | create and consolidate an authentic CL. At the same time we
97 5,56 | their treasurers must be autonomous and must acquire a wide
98 3,20 | in the First World, the average age of religious is rising
99 1,7 | professionalism. Speculation must be avoided at all costs.~ ~
100 6 | prestige and hence power, avoiding purely speculative management
101 6 | Fund for grants (study awards)~ Loan fund~ Mutual fund~-
102 6 | future, by condemning what is bad and giving a real and practical
103 6 | prudence and caution must be balanced by a good dose of entrepreneurial
104 0,3 | talents we have with the bankers so that they produce the
105 6 | not enough to trust to the banks, we must always check where
106 | becomes
107 4,36 | how we set off from our beginnings in poverty to create and
108 6 | Financial independence begins with our own paid work,
109 6 | religious life which has always begun amongst the poor and at
110 1,7 | Problems or inappropriate behaviour have been noticed in a number
111 6 | well what a congregation believes and hopes, and in which
112 | below
113 6 | wages and providing other benefits;~- Makes certain
114 | beyond
115 6 | foundations, etc.) and ecclesial (Bishops’ Conferences, etc.) organisations
116 6 | anti-social activities. Such a “blacklist” would show extremely important
117 6 | reference and methods of book-keeping.~ ~7) Sharing and transparency~ -
118 5,39 | vary from excessive control bordering on expropriation of assets
119 3,16 | recourse to public funds (BOT, CCT); a new emphasis on
120 3,16 | for capitalisation; the breakdown of assets between religious
121 6 | Formation has a place in bringing about this change: we need
122 4,36 | how misuse of assets has brought about a certain decline
123 6 | Council presents an annual budget for its own requirements (
124 6 | Institute;~- Assists in budgeting and accounting in various
125 0,3 | 13, 44-46); “desiring to build... first sit down and count
126 6 | the brothers have caused buildings to be sold off, with a consequent
127 5,58 | local products and we must buy them; we must put our money
128 5,51 | Give intelligent support to cancelling or reducing the foreign
129 6 | import and ethical nature of capitalising goods and money, on the
130 1,10 | interconnected. The neo-liberalist capitalism that is the rule today makes
131 6 | and another; lack, in some cases, of a proper financial system…~ *
132 5,40 | terms, but that can also cause tension and even conflict.
133 6 | age of the brothers have caused buildings to be sold off,
134 3,16 | recourse to public funds (BOT, CCT); a new emphasis on pension
135 1,6 | attention was, above all, centred on the institutional and
136 4,24 | vision of an economy that centres on service to the common
137 3,19 | is obvious that over the centuries great changes have taken
138 3,20 | Continue to help them free of charge? Do only what our finances
139 4,26 | poverty is also linked to chastity, because we must have no
140 6 | the banks, we must always check where our money is being
141 6 | not have finance as their chief criterion, but rather be
142 6 | values and to the person of Christ. He is the way, the truth
143 6 | consulted; these should have a Christian outlook and be independent
144 6 | families and to the local Churches.~ ~ ~III. FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE~ ~
145 5,42 | Documents of the Church (CIC 1254) and the Documents
146 6 | financial representation in the CIVCSVA, IOR, etc.…?~ ~4) Sharing
147 4,31 | Administration and ethics: we must clarify the ethical problems relating
148 1,9 | priority to professionalism, to clarity and transparency: aspects
149 6 | inculturated, simple and close to the conditions of the
150 6 | life that brings us into closer daily contact with the poor
151 6 | Italy already has the CNEC (National Centre for Community
152 | co
153 6 | committing ourselves to co-operate with actions that originate
154 6 | effective international co-operation.~It is also important to
155 6 | values.~ - We must avoid co-opting laymen because of friendship,
156 6 | the Institute;~- Co-ordinates the sharing of resources
157 6 | relationship of dependence and co-ordination with the Congregation.~
158 6 | refer to this plan.~ b) A CODE (Regulations) for the administration
159 6 | Institute, with the same codes of reference and methods
160 0,3 | diseases or to combat the cold, in a word, poverty that
161 6 | the Institute;~- Collaborates with those responsible for
162 6 | institutes. This kind of collaboration could lead to the religious
163 0,3 | numerous diseases or to combat the cold, in a word, poverty
164 4,28 | It is not always easy to combine evangelical requirements
165 6 | considering that Providence comes firstly from our own efforts.
166 6 | development~ Fund for future commitments~ Formation fund~ Fund for
167 6 | should be understood as committing ourselves to co-operate
168 6 | use of the means of social communication in order to publicise and
169 6 | where they are / develop a communications network to enable the possibility
170 6 | abilities;~- Good communicator;~- Detachment;~-
171 5,57 | Governments and multinational companies. We must be part of those
172 6 | on-going examination and comparison with the example set by
173 1,10 | this theme all the more compelling.~ ~~
174 6 | the Institute;~- Competency;~- Entrepreneurial
175 4,32 | different levels that must complement each other.~ ~
176 5 | choices and arrangements to be completed in the area of financial
177 6 | find ourselves faced with a complicated subject, which may make
178 6 | dependent.~- Finance should be compulsory in the Formation syllabus;
179 0,3 | a reconsideration of the concept of ‘prosperity’ itself,
180 0,Pre| point out a few of the main concerns expressed by the Superiors
181 5,49 | 49. To conclude this chapter, we must remember
182 6 | our view of the future, by condemning what is bad and giving a
183 6 | simple and close to the conditions of the people in those countries.~ ~
184 4,31 | ethical banking, fair trade conducted in a spirit of social responsibility,
185 6 | and ecclesial (Bishops’ Conferences, etc.) organisations make
186 3,23 | and sometimes no little confusion. What direction should we
187 2,15 | specific arrangements in connection with our assets. To do this
188 6 | assets (which is a feature of consecration and the vow of poverty)
189 6 | financial products, with the consequence that one cannot be certain
190 6 | life~ ~- We must begin by considering that Providence comes firstly
191 4,36 | in poverty to create and consolidate an authentic CL. At the
192 6 | changes.~In such a complex and constantly developing field, it is
193 4,29 | opportunities for auditing and consultation; visits at provincial or
194 6 | qualified professionals be consulted; these should have a Christian
195 4,29 | when faced with a liberal, consumer-oriented and globalised economy.~ ~
196 6 | brings us into closer daily contact with the poor might make
197 6 | with those responsible for contacting funding agencies and mission
198 6 | expressions of charisms that, in contemporary society, must necessarily
199 0,Pre| Before embarking on the contents of this document we wish
200 5,39 | cultural and political contexts: some countries have no
201 6 | leads some people to ask continual questions, especially about
202 3,20 | costs of these foundations? Continue to help them free of charge?
203 6 | advisors;~- Ensures continuity by keeping systems and procedure
204 4,38 | criteria that are in no way contrary to good administration but
205 6 | solutions. ~ ~ d. We must convince ourselves that in some areas
206 0,2 | by neo-liberalism, and a convincing answer to the needs of the
207 2,15 | guidelines so that we can proceed correctly in our Religious Institutes,
208 6 | mentality, which do not correspond to the social and cultural
209 6 | Institute;~- With counterparts from other Institutes~-
210 1,6 | been examined before. A couple of Assemblies have studied
211 6 | dose of entrepreneurial courage. It is not enough to trust
212 6 | poorest~ the need to be more courageous in our view of the future,
213 5,54 | out against such evils. Of course, having spoken out, it is
214 5,39 | management for religious covers a wide variety of situations
215 6 | countries.~ ~ c. Funds being created in advanced countries to
216 6 | experiences that are islands of creativity for the future.~ ~3) The
217 6 | and be independent of the credit institutions. It would be
218 0,2 | Superiors General, the General Curias, the General Treasurers
219 1,7 | and, unintentionally, have damaged the image, both of the Congregations
220 6 | sharing.~ - Faced with the danger of all becoming alike, we
221 1 | Why the USG has chosen to deal with this theme~at its 60th
222 6 | the way of focusing on and dealing with financial matters expresses
223 5,51 | or reducing the foreign debt of poor countries: encourage
224 3,16 | administration of assets; decentralisation of decision-making processes
225 5,55 | and banking systems, avoid deception and usury, excessive gain
226 3,18 | implement what others have decided but are involved in the
227 3,16 | assets; decentralisation of decision-making processes so that in some
228 4,36 | brought about a certain decline in religious life. This
229 6 | geographical areas, the decrease in vocations and the increasing
230 3,20 | financial resources are also decreasing and there is less that can
231 6 | Providence with practical dedication.~- There is a conflict between
232 5,50 | in which we live, a world deeply marked by individualism
233 5,57 | and economic change, that defend human rights and protect
234 0,3 | it is relatively new and definitely complex, important and stimulating
235 6 | fund.~- The need has been demonstrated not only to train people
236 6 | giving a real and practical demonstration of poverty (“we are seen
237 6 | commission” (office or department) of the USG for financial
238 6 | in Third World countries: dependency, autonomy, lifestyles, aid.~ ~
239 6 | available to everyone, by depositing it with the USG~-
240 4,28 | necessary to formulate and describe a new profile for treasurers.~ ~
241 4,28 | financial legislation. This task deserves pastoral attention and a
242 0,3 | great price (Mt 13, 44-46); “desiring to build... first sit down
243 5,39 | whilst others are less so.~ ~Despite the diversity that surrounds
244 0,3 | which is becoming one of destitution, hunger, lack of resources
245 6 | principle-cum-vow implies a detached attitude toward possessions,
246 6 | communicator;~- Detachment;~- Able to handle
247 6 | types of plan that have developed over recent years, in ways
248 6 | principles.~ ~ c. Through dialogue with our brothers in the
249 4,35 | resources. This relationship may differ in various cultures and
250 4,30 | Moreover, it becomes very difficult to practise personal poverty
251 6 | There is a certain amount of difficulty between missionaries working
252 5,48 | We must search the social dimension of our religious charisms
253 1,10 | society and often these two dimensions are interconnected. The
254 3,20 | rising whilst their number is diminishing, with the result that financial
255 6 | Such activities make a direct contribution to achieving
256 3,22 | management and on those directly responsible for our economy.
257 6 | evaluate their advantages and disadvantages.~- Congregations without
258 6 | Sense of appropriate discretion;~- Ability to keep
259 6 | financial implications are discussed;~- The USG should
260 6 | experiences and an in-depth discussion within the seminar group,
261 0,3 | the treatment of numerous diseases or to combat the cold, in
262 4,32 | We must not be afraid to distinguish clearly between the evangelical
263 6 | Central Government should be distributed to all the Provinces: in
264 6 | that good management and distribution of assets based on the teaching
265 3,16 | Provinces and Institutes; diversification in sources of funding; the
266 5,39 | are less so.~ ~Despite the diversity that surrounds this theme,
267 5,44 | manages. Nothing we manage or donate is ours! Though it be at
268 3,19 | assets today come partly from donations, partly from our work, from
269 6 | must be balanced by a good dose of entrepreneurial courage.
270 4,37 | charism, have succeeded in drawing inspiration for the administration
271 0,1 | will be nothing but wild dreams if they are not reflected
272 6 | How do we react to the drives or temptations that come
273 6 | financial support to morally dubious or anti-social activities.
274 6 | SIMILARITY of problems, e.g. in the areas of training;
275 3,21 | as soon as they begin to earn a salary, to have pensions
276 5,42 | our assets; formerly we earned money to save or to accumulate
277 6 | the religious produces or earns does not belong to him,
278 6 | makes us somewhat ill at ease because it questions the
279 6 | with the poor might make it easier to identify vocations. This
280 5,46 | neo-liberal economy and that easily insinuate themselves into
281 4,28 | assets. It is not always easy to combine evangelical requirements
282 6 | foundations, etc.) and ecclesial (Bishops’ Conferences, etc.)
283 5,57 | human rights and protect the ecology, sometimes by means of pressure
284 6 | Treasurers both spiritually and economically.~- To develop a
285 1,8 | knowledge of the science of economics.~ ~
286 5,39 | in a poor province; some economies are very centralised, at
287 6 | austere lifestyle, proper educational and spiritual formation
288 6 | members and employees.~ ~Educator and formator:~-
289 6 | nonetheless, is equipped with efficient systems and up-to-date technology.~
290 6 | Institutes must make an effort to return to the essential
291 6 | comes firstly from our own efforts. Trust in Providence does
292 | either
293 0,Pre| month of May 2002. Before embarking on the contents of this
294 6 | investment~ ~ In order to avoid embarrassing situations and consequent
295 6 | the following criteria emerged:~ ~1. Every investment must
296 6 | apparent because of the emerging global culture. However,
297 3,17 | religious. A great many ways are employed to meet this need.~ ~
298 6 | for all its members and employees.~ ~Educator and formator:~-
299 0,3 | to prevent it from being enclosed in a narrow utilitarian
300 5,39 | are exempt from taxes and enjoy many economic privileges.
301 1,8 | accumulation. We must maintain and enrich this good tradition with
302 5,49 | the Gospels oblige us to ensure that what we have serves
303 6 | socially or publicly useful enterprises. In this respect, we hope
304 6 | Council/General Chapter; the entire management surplus is paid
305 6 | resources among different entities of the Institute;~-
306 6 | management of the assets entrusted to us is part of that co‑
307 6 | General Treasurers~- Envisage a “commission” (office or
308 6 | programmes that are the same and equal for the whole Institute,
309 5,50 | they had”, and this may equally be the case at local, Provincial
310 6 | which, nonetheless, is equipped with efficient systems and
311 1,7 | congregations because of errors in managing or investing
312 6 | so clear criteria must be established for sharing any surplus.~-
313 5,43 | very important element in establishing the economic policies of
314 6 | need for outline plans and estimated BUDGETS.~ e) Joint accounting:
315 6 | we need to create a “work ethic” that includes manual labour,
316 6 | Investment Fund, in order to ethically manage, control and render
317 4,31 | 31. Administration and ethics: we must clarify the ethical
318 6 | national governments, the EU, NGOs, foundations, etc.)
319 6 | financial investment must be evaluated against ethical, social,
320 6 | plans for the future), an evaluation of accounting results and
321 6 | and up-to-date technology.~Evangelisation, education, culture, health,
322 1,8 | world economy and of the ever-increasing use of technology in management
323 6 | assistance; the USG should examine the possibility of creating
324 6 | and comparison with the example set by our founders, who
325 5,40 | criteria that can lead to excellent management in human and
326 5,39 | which the religious are exempt from taxes and enjoy many
327 6 | especially those of us who are expatriates.~ ~ c. In the past, many
328 6 | independence in regard to ordinary expenditure.~ ~ e. A life that brings
329 6 | information and economic expertise;~- Assists in understanding
330 4,29 | o How to interpret and explain what is meant by a simple
331 6 | dealing with financial matters expresses very well what a congregation
332 5,39 | excessive control bordering on expropriation of assets to situations
333 4,30 | precisely the meaning and extent of collective poverty and
334 6 | in the Provinces~ b) Ad extra: in favour of those who
335 6 | its nature and quality:~ ~Extreme prudence and caution must
336 5,42 | solidarity; poverty has different faces but there is no doubt that
337 6 | and procedure in place.~ ~Facilitator-Fundraiser:~- Promotes solidarity
338 6 | this examination, we cannot fail to indicate that we find
339 4,31 | economy: ethical banking, fair trade conducted in a spirit
340 6 | difficulties because of the fall in interest rates.~ ~2)
341 6 | him, but to the religious family and to the poor.~ - We need
342 1,10 | question of “the economy” has far-reaching consequences because it
343 5,49 | live in dependence on the Father, not to be materialistic
344 6 | keeping down the costs, favouritism, etc.~ ~6) Shared programmes
345 6 | seen a gradual process of “financialisation”, in the economy, in the
346 6 | what might be judged as financially sensible. And we can only
347 6 | considering that Providence comes firstly from our own efforts. Trust
348 6 | handle stress;~- Fit to travel.~ ~RECOMMENDATIONS:~ ~-
349 6 | no doubt that the way of focusing on and dealing with financial
350 3,21 | religious is now on the same footing as that of laymen. This
351 6 | specific charisms back into the forefront.~ - We need to provide PRACTICABLE
352 5,51 | cancelling or reducing the foreign debt of poor countries:
353 6 | any surplus?~ ~- First and foremost, we should not live off
354 6 | employees.~ ~Educator and formator:~- Promotes transparency
355 6 | that bursars are properly formed at all levels of the Institute,~-
356 | former
357 | formerly
358 6,- | the guidelines that were formulated:~ ~ ~
359 5,52 | strides have been made both in formulating investment criteria and
360 4,29 | prophetic (perceptive and forward-looking) lifestyle when faced with
361 | found
362 6 | with the example set by our founders, who knew how to marry trust
363 6 | Work against the overall framework of the Congregation and
364 5,42 | generous religious who share fraternally, giving what they can and
365 3,20 | foundations? Continue to help them free of charge? Do only what
366 4,32 | an evangelical outlook, freely, simply, with generosity
367 6 | co-opting laymen because of friendship, keeping down the costs,
368 3,20 | Undoubtedly, the new missionary fronts are having an effect on
369 5,41 | primarily at the service and a function of the people. Without doubt,
370 6 | available as a means of gaining social prestige and hence
371 5,43 | provided always that the gains made are used for the mission.
372 0,3 | Matthew, who was a former tax gatherer. The kingdom of heaven is
373 6 | transmitted to the younger generations.~- In general, this point
374 6 | spirituality, missio ad gentes… are some expressions of
375 6 | of the returns.~ In some geographical areas, the decrease in vocations
376 6 | USG~- How can we get financial representation
377 6 | General Chapter:~- Gives information concerning the
378 0,3 | 3. In going deeper into the theme of
379 6 | ethical nature of capitalising goods and money, on the basis
380 6 | recent years we have seen a gradual process of “financialisation”,
381 6 | Formation fund~ Fund for grants (study awards)~ Loan fund~
382 3,16 | situation of religious varies greatly from one place to another;
383 5,50 | is a requirement that is growing in strength. There is no
384 5,53 | can be given in a way that guarantees the subsequent independence
385 6 | documents we have tried to offer guidance to make our mission, the
386 5 | 5~Criteria for guiding specific choices and arrangements
387 3,18 | due to it?~If, on the one hand, those who establish economic
388 6 | Detachment;~- Able to handle stress;~- Fit to
389 6 | promotion; this can still happen in developing countries.~ ~
390 0,3 | without them it would be hard to carry out a large part
391 6 | ways which will still be in harmony with the fundamental evangelical
392 6 | treasure is, there will your heart be also” (Mt 6,21). Throughout
393 0,3 | gatherer. The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden
394 5,42 | treasurer used to be aimed at helping a community to live austerely,
395 | hence
396 | her
397 | Here
398 | herself
399 0,3 | heaven is like treasure hidden in a field and a pearl of
400 | him
401 | himself
402 6 | by the Council, by an ad hoc Commission, by an international
403 6 | limits there is a risk of holding too much capital.~- In general,
404 5,47 | structures must begin “at home”, with ourselves and our
405 6 | congregation believes and hopes, and in which it places
406 4,38 | that administration new horizons.~ ~ ~
407 5,39 | where private education or hospital services provided by religious
408 | However
409 5,40 | those that are evangelical, humanitarian, social, professional, technical
410 4,26 | we have at the service of humanity.~ ~
411 0,3 | becoming one of destitution, hunger, lack of resources for the
412 | I
413 6 | USG should look into the idea of an economic committee
414 6 | and criteria.~ ~SHARING IDEAS AND EXPERIENCES:~ ~ * 12
415 6 | ways in which they can be identified: actuarial studies (long-term
416 2,13 | evangelical criteria for identifying what to do in acquiring,
417 6 | Plurality and richness of identities, methods, expressions, but
418 1,6 | approach. We do not wish to ignore the question of personal
419 6 | the local Churches.~ ~ ~III. FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE~ ~
420 4 | 4~Illustration and clarification of some
421 5,56 | it is important not to imitate procedures that belong to
422 6 | and document the value and impact of our religious and social
423 5,40 | management policies to be implemented.~ ~
424 6 | when items with financial implications are discussed;~-
425 6 | This principle-cum-vow implies a detached attitude toward
426 6 | Questions relating to the import and ethical nature of capitalising
427 6 | that satisfy the demands imposed by our values.~ - We must
428 6 | public image may give the impression of wealth, it is always
429 5,49 | good management must aim at improving income and at producing
430 6 | variety of experiences and an in-depth discussion within the seminar
431 1,7 | 7. Problems or inappropriate behaviour have been noticed
432 6 | basic economic training is included in initial formation~ ~Auditor:~-
433 6 | create a “work ethic” that includes manual labour, and a certain
434 6 | many Superiors General feel incompetent; they may feel poorly motivated
435 1,9 | aspects that are becoming increasingly indispensable in this field,
436 | Indeed
437 0,3 | is impossible to remain indifferent to the increasing problem
438 1,8 | risks involved with usury or indiscriminate accumulation. We must maintain
439 5,39 | community there may be notorious inequalities in the use of financial
440 3,16 | another; cultures have an influence on attitudes to money and,
441 6 | or production. This has influenced our language and way of
442 6 | a conflict between man’s inherent desire to accumulate and
443 6 | training is included in initial formation~ ~Auditor:~-
444 3,21 | that of laymen. This is an innovation with a significant effect
445 5,42 | which in itself is not an insignificant task; now he must help it
446 5,46 | economy and that easily insinuate themselves into the religious
447 6 | life of poverty~ ~- We must insist on a visible life of poverty
448 4,37 | have succeeded in drawing inspiration for the administration and
449 2,15 | These are the motives that inspire our study and guide the
450 6 | into account;~- Insures that bursars are properly
451 5,51 | 51. Give intelligent support to cancelling or
452 1,10 | these two dimensions are interconnected. The neo-liberalist capitalism
453 5,58 | returns... We must put the interests of people before those of
454 4,29 | and accounts.~ ~o How to interpret and explain what is meant
455 5,40 | meets with a variety of intersecting criteria. There are criteria
456 3,16 | at provincial level and intervention by the General Government
457 6 | expression of solidarity~ a) Ad intra: by means of a Common Fund
458 6 | role and responsibilities~ ~Introductory note:~- The General
459 5,49 | Furthermore, the Gospels plainly invite us to be generous with what
460 0,3 | can to reduce it. The Pope invited us to try to do so at the
461 4,33 | the assets of an Institute involve many aspects that need to
462 6 | representation in the CIVCSVA, IOR, etc.…?~ ~4) Sharing between
463 6 | groups, experiences that are islands of creativity for the future.~ ~
464 6 | regular basis, especially when items with financial implications
465 0,3 | John Paul II, Message on 1 January 2000, no. 15).~ ~-
466 6 | so as to overcome parish jealousies and individualism.~ ~ c.
467 3,18 | and there must be a better job description for the mission
468 0,3 | solidarity and altruism” (John Paul II, Message on 1 January
469 6 | the community.~- We must join a life of poverty in the
470 6 | point beyond what might be judged as financially sensible.
471 0,3 | Saint Paul, in his turn, judges “a man who wants to care
472 4,37 | Providence, generosity of giving, judicious caution…? Some congregations,
473 6 | the Institute is paying just wages and providing other
474 6 | recommendations which are not solely justified by financial reasons;~-
475 6 | solidarity must also be kept in mind.~- We must determine
476 6 | set by our founders, who knew how to marry trust in Providence
477 6 | ethic” that includes manual labour, and a certain austerity
478 6 | This has influenced our language and way of thinking, at
479 | last
480 | latter
481 4,26 | obedience, since there are laws of the Church, of one’s
482 0,3 | you have ] enough...” (Lc 14,28); Jesus is full of
483 6 | a feature of our charism leads some people to ask continual
484 4,37 | Gospels. There is a lot to be learned from these congregations.~ ~
485 0,3 | utilitarian perspective which leaves very little space for values
486 6 | has then led to so many leaving our congregations.~ ~ ~ ~-
487 | let
488 4,29 | lifestyle when faced with a liberal, consumer-oriented and globalised
489 4,37 | criteria we must follow in the light of the Kingdom of God in
490 4,33 | works. How can we fix the limit for realising the assets
491 5,50 | forms. Some are clearly in line with the scriptural “and
492 4,37 | congregation on the right lines? The needs of the mission,
493 4,26 | respected; poverty is also linked to chastity, because we
494 2,14 | indicate guidelines for linking financial administration
495 6 | a consequent release of liquid capital.~ There is therefore
496 6 | for grants (study awards)~ Loan fund~ Mutual fund~-
497 6 | Helps make short term and long term financial plans;~-
498 6 | reserve and which type of long- or short-term investment
499 6 | identified: actuarial studies (long-term plans for the future), an
500 6 | those people who are no longer active; the institute’s
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