Here we will be discussing critical faith implications of the Greek word "eichen," meaning "to echo." "Eichen"
is the root word of the modern English word "Catechesis."
What does the verb "to echo" mean? It means to not leave a footprint. It means not taking the faith truths that I have freely been given, and form my own blend of Christianity. This mindframe is nowhere related to notions of downward echocing, or catechesis. It means following the example of Saint Paul and echoing the Truth that was revealed to him, rather than creating a "Pauline Christianity." (Pope Benedict XVI. Jesus, The First Apostles, and The Early Church. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2007, p. 31.)
Father Almighty,
You give us the Fruits
of Your Spirit to spread
the Good News of Eternal
Life. Through prayer and
reflection , may all respond
to your sacred actions of
gathering all nations to Yourself.
We ask this through Jesus
Christ, Your Son, Our Lord,
who lives and reigns with
You and the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever. Amen.
is the root word of the modern English word "Catechesis."
What does the verb "to echo" mean? It means to not leave a footprint. It means not taking the faith truths that I have freely been given, and form my own blend of Christianity. This mindframe is nowhere related to notions of downward echocing, or catechesis. It means following the example of Saint Paul and echoing the Truth that was revealed to him, rather than creating a "Pauline Christianity." (Pope Benedict XVI. Jesus, The First Apostles, and The Early Church. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2007, p. 31.)
Father Almighty,
You give us the Fruits
of Your Spirit to spread
the Good News of Eternal
Life. Through prayer and
reflection , may all respond
to your sacred actions of
gathering all nations to Yourself.
We ask this through Jesus
Christ, Your Son, Our Lord,
who lives and reigns with
You and the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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