In Episode 6, Nick Chui takes us through his transformative journey, how he went from being an initial avid fan of the Holy Father in 2013, to even a skeptic at one of his lowest points as the papacy unfolded. He further shared that the Pontiff's visit to Singapore made a personal profound impact, which led him to recognise Pope Francis as a spiritual master in Pastoral Theology and Evangelisation.
He dived into key themes including the Holy Father's inaugural Apostolic Exhortation - Evangelii Gaudium, Synod on Synodality, Pastoral Accompaniment, Religious Pluralism, and the Church in Asia. Nick also offered a thoughtful assessment of Pope Francis' legacy, reflecting on key hallmarks of his Papacy.
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jUKJau9BNjHEphEH8G37OTIMESTAMPS(00:00) - Intro
(02:50) - Taking Risks as a Dialogue
(05:22) - Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Melbourne
(07:00) - How Nick Became a Skeptic of the Holy Father
(12:05) - Benedict XVI's Co-workers of the Truth
(14:51) - “Coma” Stage
(16:30) - Reforming JPII Institute
(18:05) - Responding & Reacting
(20:08) - “Be Angry, Do Not Sin”
(21:18) - “Impacted by Singapore” Stage
(23:10) - Why Did He Come?
(25:07) - Holy Fathers Homily @ Singapore National Stadium, “Knowledge Puffs Up, Love Alone Builds Up”
(26:35) - Why Nick Missed The Papal Mass
(28:48) - Rereading ‘Evangelii Gaudium’ with Fresh Eyes
(32:10) - Missionary Discipleship
(34:25) - Parishes Having a Missionary Mindset
(35:48) - Pope Francis as a Pastoral Theologian
(37:59) - Christian Charity Towards the Pope
(42:14) - Papal Infallibility in the First Vatican Council
(43:30) - Obedience vs Cheering for the sake of cheering
(44:56) - Religious Pluralism in Asia
(49:45) - Synodality & Walking Together
(51:36) - Pope Francis’ Autobiography ‘Hope’
(53:48) - Pastoral Practice & Pastoral Theory
(56:00) - Spiritual Life vs Intellectual Life
(57:29) - “Social Justice Catholics” & “Pious Catholics”
(59:46) - Synod & Synodality in Asia
(01:03:20) - Pope Francis’ Legacy
(01:09:30) - Cardinals from Lesser Known Regions
(01:13:37) - Synod On Synodality
(01:17:33) - Thoughts on the Singapore’s Archdiocesan Assembly
(01:21:01) - Hopes for the Archdiocesan Assembly
(01:25:27) - Prayer for Pope Francis Recovery