It is going to take some time before the role of the Holy Spirit is understood in the life of the Church and the People of God. This is a very hopeful sign that the process is ongoing. For one who bears the scars of battle with more traditionally minded Catholics for whom Vatican II and Pope Francis are anathema, this is a gift from  Heaven. 
    I don't want to join the crowd that might say, "I told you so, the Pope said it and now you have to believe it". This would perpetuate the paradigm that is the source of the problem and make me like those I debated with.
    The real issue is where the authority really lies, where discernment is allowed to provide insight into the minds and hearts of people of faith. The power behind the throne, as it were, is the Holy Spirit-not just speaking though official channels but in everyone. 
   The light of conscience is a sign of the hope of salvation and the presence of grace.  Patience is needed to prevent bitterness from gaining the upper hd