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Cultural Diversity and Unity in the Church
Vatican II's rich vision of the human right to culture remains anemic in the U.S. Church
By John M. Grondelski | May 21st 2024 12:43 PM“Diversity” is a mantra very much in contemporary vogue, although arguably one whose end-goal is often unclear. Any group needs some principle of unity; even the poster children of diversity have to have something that unites one diverse group vis-à-vis others. Otherwise, they’d not be a group but simply a…
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The principle of unity is not language or culture but God
By John M. Grondelski | May 20th 2024 2:13 PM"Diversity" is the mot du jour, celebrated in all sorts of circles. Alas, many of those celebrating “diversity” are unclear about whether or how it connects to “unity.” Perhaps the readings for Pentecost can help. The central truth of Pentecost is the Holy Spirit, who is the principle of unity.…
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