CIL 2010: DAY 4
UNDERSTANDING AND LIVING LASALLIAN ASSOCIATION TODAY
The entire day was spent in conversations, deliberations and summations in our small groups (by Language) followed by a presentation by each of the small groups to the entire participant group.
Common and converging issues and questions seem to be emerging and participants seem anxious to move forward from process to action.
Some of the common themes that were articulated centered on how and when to move from tradition to transformation. Why is it so difficult to see current realities that need to be changed and transformed? We need to see with new eyes (lenses) and build upon the rich cultural and religious diversity of our Lasallian Family. We need to be seers and manufacturers of hope for all who have been entrusted to our care and for all who have the privilege to share with us our Lasallian Mission.
Creative formation for the future of the Lasallian Mission seems to also be an emerging theme.
The movement from process to action--crunch time!! I suspect that action will happen on the local front, the home ground, like all good community organizers tell us.
ReplyDeleteI believe that large institutions like the Institute and the Lasallian Family will change when small pockets of change grow in number (and in influence), combined with supportive and/or visionary leaders who recognize that changing landscape.
That's why I think the question of formation for the future of Mission is such a significant one. Like all good professional development, good formation has to be local--getting one's hands dirty. The scope can be larger (as you are engaged in) but the implementation needs to be on the ground, dealing with real people--those ministering and those being ministered to.
A great gift to DENA would be for the CIL group to envision formation programs appropriate to the various minsitries and associative groups in DENA. Be a leaven for us!!!