Msgr. Pope on the Balance of Love and Correction according to St. Gregory

"Applying salutary  discipline, and balancing it with necessary consolations and encouragement is never an easy task. It is possible that a parents can be too severe on their children, such that they become disheartened, and lack necessary self-esteem. But it is also possible that parents can be too lax such that their children become spoiled and lack proper self-discipline and humility. Hence Scripture seeking to balance teaching with encouragement says, Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord (Eph 6:4)"

In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on how Saint Gregory, in his Pastoral Rule, presents some good advice in regard to this balance of teaching and encouragement.

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Community in Mission: On the Balance of Love and Correction according to St. Gregory. (11 JUL 22)