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I desire mercy and not sacrifice. . ., part 3

So, how does one apply the concept of oeconomia? As we used to say, that is where the rubber meets the road.” Among us, it is the bishops who ultimately apply the concept of oeconomia, sometimes acting alone and sometimes in concert. Even when a priest, deacon, or layperson applies the concept of oeconomia, he or she applies it in the name of the bishop. But, we have a two-edged sword of a problem... [Read more]

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I desire mercy and not sacrifice. . ., part 2

In order for oeconomia to work properly, there needs to be an understanding of what it is and what it is not. Oeconomia is not a simple relaxation of the rules, as though either a priest or a bishop were winking at you, patting you on the shoulder, and telling you that it is all OK. Nor is it simply the priest or bishop feeling sorry for you and making life easier for you. Nor is it the priest or... [Read more]

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