As a Lay Dominican, I wonder how an office of lay preaching would affect us. I wonder if we'd be instituted into it as part of our rite for those making their final promise, or maybe it's done separately either before or after the final promise. It would be something that should fit seamlessly with our charism. Would we update the Rule? …
As a Lay Dominican, I wonder how an office of lay preaching would affect us. I wonder if we'd be instituted into it as part of our rite for those making their final promise, or maybe it's done separately either before or after the final promise. It would be something that should fit seamlessly with our charism. Would we update the Rule? Or would we have it in our particular Directories in case the responsibilities vary between dioceses? Would our Dominican formation satisfy the formation requirements for the office, or would we need additional formation? And what of our religious brothers and sisters? The priests obviously wouldn't need it, but would all of the lay brothers and sisters be instituted? What of the nuns?
As a Lay Dominican, I wonder how an office of lay preaching would affect us. I wonder if we'd be instituted into it as part of our rite for those making their final promise, or maybe it's done separately either before or after the final promise. It would be something that should fit seamlessly with our charism. Would we update the Rule? Or would we have it in our particular Directories in case the responsibilities vary between dioceses? Would our Dominican formation satisfy the formation requirements for the office, or would we need additional formation? And what of our religious brothers and sisters? The priests obviously wouldn't need it, but would all of the lay brothers and sisters be instituted? What of the nuns?
Lots of interesting questions to ponder.