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Global group of pastors looks at parishes, synodality and mission
The collaboration of laity and priests in the life of a parish and in outreach to the surrounding community “is not a strategy,” but the result of taking the sacraments of baptism and confirmation seriously rather than allowing it to remain “a beautiful principle, a virtuous and pious intention,” a Canadian theologian told hundreds of pastors.
Synod asks pastors to share stories, see how God is at work
By sharing their own stories and those of their parishes, pastors from around the world can help each other see where God is present and, perhaps, discover new paths the Lord wants Catholics to embark on to share the Gospel with the world, said Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops.
Global group of priests to share reflections on synodality with pope
Hundreds of parish priests from around the world will spend three days praying and talking about experiences of synodality and discernment in parishes and dioceses before having a two-hour dialogue with Pope Francis May 2.
Synod is about listening to the Holy Spirit, speakers say
The most important thing to come out of the first Vatican session of the Synod on Synodality was an understanding of what it means to proceed together on the path of listening for the Holy Spirit, according to four people who were in Rome for the Oct. 4-29 meeting.
Wanting to ‘control’ God, confine him to an agenda is idolatry, pope says
To reform the church is to put God first and adore him, and to love and serve others, Pope Francis said at Mass marking the conclusion of the first session of the Synod of Bishops on synodality.
Synod synthesis shows agreement, divergences, including on ‘synodality’
A report summarizing discussions at the assembly of the Synod of Bishops said the church may need more welcoming pastoral approaches, especially to people who feel excluded, but also acknowledged fears of betraying traditional church teachings and practices.
Synodality and Christian unity
The Catholic Church is currently engaged in what some have called the largest consultative process in the history of humanity. After nearly two years of receiving feedback from millions of Catholics from around the world, 364 representatives of the Catholic Church gathered with Pope Francis at the Vatican from Oct. 4 to 29 for the Synod on Synodality.
Synod assembly calls on everyone to ‘concretely participate’ in synodality
The Catholic Church must continue discerning its future by listening to everyone, starting with the poorest and excluded, after the assembly of the Synod of Bishops closes its first session, participants said in a letter addressed to the “People of God.”
Listen to, trust the lay faithful, pope tells synod members
Pope Francis told members of the synod on synodality that they should respect and honor the faith of all baptized Catholics, including the women, trusting “the holy, faithful people of God” who continue to believe even when their pastors act like dictators.
Synodal journey is about healing, reconciling the world, cardinal says
God has a plan for everyone and for the church whose journeys and plans must align with his will, Cardinal Charles Bo told participants in the assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
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