Synodality is journeying together as the People of God listening to each person as a member of the Church to understand how God might be speaking to all of us. The three words in the logo in itself speaks for the ultimate aim for which the synod was called, “communion, participation, and mission.” The Holy Father wanted this synod to be participative and universal as our Church is in dire need of listening to her people who are yearning to pour their hearts out. As Dr. Richard Declue notes, “The aim of this synod, then, is more practical than doctrinal.”
Crafted by the Holy Spirit
The ongoing synod unfolds under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. With two phases completed the diocesan phase focused on gathering insights from local dioceses, and the continental phase fostering dialogue among bishops – the synod now enters its crucial third and final universal phase. This stage underscores the collaborative journey of discovery, propelled by the essence of the Holy Spirit’s direction. Currently, the first session of the third and final universal phase is in progress, emphasizing collaborative exploration, attentive listening, and discernment with the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
Emmanuel Akilan SJ
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