I reported to my website of texts and documents, in the Diaconate , Giuseppe Bellia's article, entitled Spirituality and diaconia policy (The Diaconate in Italy, No. 163 ). I transcribe here some excerpts, ideas for reflection, which I think is very important for those who are called to offer a quality service in the community.
"Spirituality is the fruit of the Spirit and unfolds in the living of the people and history of the world, supporting the double movement of memory and prophecy, of memory and expectation to the full knowledge of the love of God who does not is necessary in our hearts with the evidence of his omnipotence, but it is worthy to come to us with the discrete inevidenza of the word, the Eucharist, the poor where they are hidden. The spirituality of the disciple is listening so docile, faithful guardian of the heart, readiness of obedience in following that translates, almost by itself without seeking some kind of means (see Mk 4:26-29), in life, in history, in a new relationship with God and neighbor. "
In particular, the author cites the testimony of Sturzo, Lazzati, La Pira and Dossetti, as evidence of "political charity" of our times.
"The political participation has been encouraged as a service to others, as an exemplary exercise of Christian charity. How can we forget today the words of Don Luigi Sturzo: "You must create or recreate the atmosphere of Christian morality in public life and this can be done that the true Christians. If these, instead of cooperating, are held on the sidelines for fear of politics then participate directly or indirectly to the corruption of public life, lack negatively or positively to their duty of charity, and in some cases to justice. "
Giuseppe Dossetti, commemorating the sentinel prophetic that was for the figure of the Italian Christian Lazzati, he recalled that the political commitment of Catholics could not be more than a special way and personalized service dictated by a tireless spirit of conversion (cf. Isaiah 21.11 - 12). without which Catholics involved in politics can not fulfill their duty to adjust its temporal realities in a manner consistent gospel, as they are exposed to the blackmail of a sterile spirit of boasting that his research interest and the common good. (...). What then
care, as the discipline to follow and reconcile political engagement? The answer is clear and discriminating: a first condition is that no one gives a vocation in politics, there is a task to do, no one is "called" to command, the second condition is the free service, non-professionalism of 'commitment. Feel called upon to direct more than a want of modesty is a lie that serves to justify the lust for power, and likewise, where he began a professional undertaking ceases even the appearance of a mission and the very possibility of a creative action. Then they become all the possible degenerations. (...).
The "difference" Christian is not to affirm its own on the other, presumed ethical superiority, spiritual or cultural, to defend and justify the exercise of its power, but in reaffirming the truth of God "from the lowest point" ( Ps 130.1), that was the extreme lowering and emptying achieved by the Son in the condition of obedience of the servant crucifix, covered from the earliest Christian faith (see prepaolino the hymn of Philippians 2:6-11). Serving the last and least brethren brother is the necessary condition that allows the mediation of a diaconia real policy, not acting out of rivalry or conceit, aiming to build brotherhood not seeking its own interest, but that of others then that is nothing more than to have the same sentiments of Christ Jesus (cf. Phil 2.3 -5). This unique lesson
prophetic, this exemplary legacy of wisdom, this wonderful work of diakonia politics today who has been taken? ".
And the call to ordained deacons are in themselves, referring to the testimony of La Pira, the "holy mayor"
"In this unique and blessed mediation announcing the hope must be passionate about the ordained ministry and witness of Christians. The
deacons in particular, as "ministers of the threshold" which bring in the
o the outside of the church, connecting it to the world, combining both near and far, would have much to learn .... " Being salt and light that gives flavor cha unravels the darkness of the diaconate animation that makes the Christian soul of the world "!
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