“The Church is not a fortress, but a tent that must be open to all.”
What this quote means
The image of the tent evokes welcome, mobility, openness, as opposed to the fortress that protects but imprisons. Aveline proposes a vision of the Church not as a place of retreat, but as a hospitable space, always on the move, capable of welcoming the diversity of believers and seekers of meaning. This metaphor applies to all our institutions and communities: rigid structures exclude, while open spaces invite. In our lives, it encourages us to be tent-people, available and welcoming, rather than fortresses of certainty.
How to apply it daily
Identify a group or institution you belong to. Reflect on how you can contribute to making it more welcoming and open, like a tent.
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