Ryan and James discuss on this episode the Synod on Synodality listening sessions, specifically here at St. Roberts in Ada. According to the USCCB website, the Synod on Synodality:
The Synod on Synodality is a two-year process of listening and dialogue beginning with a solemn opening in Rome on October 9 and 10, 2021 with each individual diocese and church celebrating the following week on October 17. The synodal process will conclude in 2023. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to reflect on a theme that is decisive for its life and mission: “It is precisely this path of synodality which God expects of the Church of the third millennium.” This journey, which follows in the wake of the Church’s “renewal” proposed by the Second Vatican Council, is both a gift and a task: by journeying together and reflecting together on the journey that has been made, the Church will be able to learn through Her experience which processes can help Her to live communion, to achieve participation, to open Herself to mission.
In short, the Church is inviting lay people to give their input on how the Church can improve in various aspects. In this episode, Ryan and James specifically talk about the topics relating to the Church mission and the Church celebration in relation to Mass.
James' Challenge: spend 5 minutes a day in pure silence. Calm your mind, heart, and soul as best as you can and allow the Holy Spirit to move through you.
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Resources mentioned in the episode:
1. Grand Rapids Diocese and St. Roberts of Ada parish synod listening session answers: https://strobertchurch.org/announcements/synod-listening-session-responses/
2. USCCB Synod on Synodality: https://www.usccb.org/synod
3. St. Aloysius Gonzaga info: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-aloysius-gonzaga
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