Exploring Individualism and Spirituality of Communion

Individualism

14th-century term condemning individual rights and reason.

MacIntyre's Critique

Individuals derive identity from community narratives.

Crisis of Individualism

Weakens personal relationships and family bonds.

Ethical Decline

Individualism complicates confronting cultural deterioration.

Indifference to Needy

Loss of solidarity and responsibility for others.

Envy and Jealousy

Causes conflicts in neighborhoods and workplaces.

World Divided

Individualism creates divisions and violence globally.

Historical Divisions

Hinders forgiveness and reconciliation among people.

Communion

Antidote to individualism, fostering authentic relationships.

Service of Communion

Church as a model of peace and unity.

Diversity in Communion

Reconciled by the Holy Spirit, not exclusion.

Witnesses of Communion

Faithful promote unity within Church communities.

Fraternal Communion

Christians support and encourage each other globally.

Reconciled Communities

Communities embody fraternal relationships for evangelization.

Law of Love

Praying for others fosters love and unity.

Evangelization and Diversity

Acknowledges cultural treasures without imposing uniformity.

Unity in Diversity

Seeks reconciled diversity, not mere uniformity.

Spiritual Worldliness

Leads Christians to conflict over power and prestige.

Isolation in Families

Individualism views family members as isolated units.

Crisis of Solidarity

Loss of connection with God as poverty.

Painful Communion

Authentic communion can be uncomfortable but fruitful.

Exclusivity in Church

Inner circles create barriers to true communion.

Common Good

Fraternal communion advances the overall well-being.