Holy Democracy is the RC church's early tradition

"Holy Democracy in the Church"

In Bread Rising, A Report from Terry Dosh, I found the following excellent recommendation.
The Catholic Press Association has given first place in the history division to Robert Mc Clory’s
As it was in the beginning: the coming democratization of the Catholic Church (Crossroad)
In the early church democratic, lay participation was the norm and practice.
Church historian, Brian Tierney writes:
“Early Christian texts are filled with a sense of community meetings, community sharing, community participation in decisions, and above all, they reflect a strong belief that the consensus of the Christian people indicates the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the church… Whatever power prelates possessed in the early church, they possessed it on behalf of their communities and as representing their communities.”
So you mean, that "holy democracy" is our ancient tradition!! Let's reclaim it now, live it in our grassroots communities!
Thank you Terry Dosh for your excellent publication, Bread Rising!