Synodality, “the centerpiece of ” Pope Francis’ service to the Catholic Church,” is “an invitation to discover anew the gift that has been given to us, the Holy Spirit, so that we will know how to walk together,” Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin.
‘Art of listening’ in synodal church requires ‘formation’ to avoid ‘empty discussions,’ says cardinal
National Eucharistic Revival aims to form disciples on mission with new Easter series
The “first-of-its-kind” mystagogy series of weekly catechetical reflections throughout the Easter season invites “all Catholics deeper into the mysteries of Christ by reflecting on the truth, goodness and beauty of the Mass.”
Is the priest listening to you? Indian diocese surveys families for synod
The Diocese of Alleppey has more than two dozen small Christian communities, and leaders of those communities trained about 70 members of the diocesan synod team.
Commission focuses on ensuring world synod will be prayerful experience
At the end of their first meeting, three members of the preparatory commission for the assembly of the Synod of Bishops said they know some Catholics have very high expectations for the process while others have intense anxiety.
Synod vigil to be expression of ‘ecumenism of solidarity,’ pastor says
Rev. Danet spoke to Catholic News Service and Vatican News March 15 after she and some 60 Catholic and Protestant representatives met Pope Francis to plan the ecumenical prayer vigil that will be held Sept. 30 in St. Peter’s Square.
Bishop Flores named to synod preparatory commission
The names of the seven commission members were released by the Vatican March 15.
Latin American continental synod, split into multiple meetings, closes; assembly highlights dramatic events in Nicaragua
The continental phase of the synod has traveled across the globe with sessions in Europe, Oceania, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East in February and March.
At the consecration, my kids had something to say to Jesus
With childlike faith and full hearts, Jesus wants us to be with Him in the Blessed Sacrament.