Global – Roberto Jaramillo – Networks and Networking as Instruments, Praxis and Expression of Synodality
In this reflection published in December 2023 in Civilta Cattolica, the current Secretary gave explanations about networking and networks as he presented them as “instruments, praxis for ecclesial synodality”. What is networking, and what do networks consist of?
“Let us remember that networking requires, both in the process of formation and in its time of flourishing, people, time, and economic and material resources; if any of these three elements is missing, a network will fail”.
“Without people to nurture relationships and carry out the agreements and tasks already decided upon; without working time explicitly dedicated to cultivating the spirit of the network among the members of the organizations and developing their contribution to the common purpose; and without sufficient resources to achieve results and make the desired impact, no networking is possible”.
“All this has to be built in the networks themselves, but none of this will be possible if the hierarchy (those who are called to the function of confirming in faith) and those responsible for the institutions do not have an open and benevolent attitude of credit (betting on networking), trust (promoting with adult openness) and fraternal support (accompanying with responsibility) for what is being done in the networks”.
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