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JMJ
Rorate has highlighted the change in the winds since Pope Benedict XVI's abdication. You can find it here and I highly recommend reading it carefully.
Basically, as the Synod nears we have the standard 'Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing' paradigm.
The Pope has introduced a new element into the team. This has caused role uncertainty in the Cardinals.
Originally, it was clear that those appointed by Pope Benedict XVI were (by and large) more conservative - even traditionally minded.
Now a new team is forming, with new appointments, demotions etc.
As the new team forms there will will be 'storming' to establish the new team dynamic. The conflict over Cardinal Kasper's proposal is just the tip of the ice-berg. (see Pre-Game Show I, Pre-Game Show II, Pre-Game Show III)
Norming is next and this is what we need to see emerges from the Synod and commission on annulments.
Irregardless as to what will be decided, there are only three possible outcomes: Better, Same, Worse.
Better: The pronouncement in clear language of the Church's Dogma/Doctrine on Marriage, Morality. Implementation of deeper and effective programs for the transmission of this teaching to the laity.
Same: The current policies etc are considered 'pastorally' sufficient.
Worse: People who are married but living in adulterous relationships are officially allowed to received Holy Communion. This would be accomplished by either watering down the pea-soup further or explicit means via the heretical Kasper Doctrine.
My thoughts on the likelihood of each option occurring follow:
Better: Snow balls chance in Hell. It would take a miracle.
Same: Highly unlikely given the shift in the winds to a Pope John XXIII ie Polyanna, view of the relationship between the Church and World.
Worse: Highly likely.
P^3
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