Success is not a word that is appropriate for matters pertaining to faith, even if it's dealing those hearing the message of the Gospel for the first time or fancy programs. But I think it's fair to say that from the reports that are coming from the Court of the Gentiles last weekend, this event was extraordinarily successful. Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, his staff and collaborators have the makings of very significant work for culture, humanity and theology which will, no doubt, bear much fruit.
What's at stake is not theology but humanity, not God but man and woman. If we don't deal with our humanity, our human need, our desire for the infinite, then we will be less than what we are made for: happiness and greatness.
Sandro Magister's follow-up can be read here.
Chicago is on the list of possible events like the Court of the Gentiles. AND not New York?
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