Thursday, March 14, 2024 - On my way to the Synod session, I thought about the Archdiocese of Boston’s Synod Synthesis Report I had read. Strangely, I was somewhat consoled. It was refreshingly honest in its responses to the two questions posed. If I had been able to participate all those months ago, I’m not sure I would have had anything to add.
I'm so jealous tht you had this opportunity. No Church or Catholic group I am affliated with, even loosely, so much as mentioned the Synod. I commend your pursuit of information/follow-through and truly believe your experience to be answered prayer. This process makes so much sense. Why do we need a Synod on Synodality to make it happen? Parishes should do this quarterly/annually? I can even see this in small groups like dinner parties. Why are priests so closed off to local participation in the Synod? Yes, the naysayers, the complainers. They have always existed and always will. Can the modeled behavior of concerned, involved laypeople overcome them?
Hi Santo, thank you for your thoughtful comment. I think synodality done right does so much that is good for the Church. Both clergy and lay people benefit and there are more workers to carry forth the mission of preaching the Gospel. I'm hoping that when all is said and done, the Church makes this process a regular part of it's operation. Perhaps quarterly or at least semi-annually as you suggest. It would help the priests and re-engage the laity. Both are necessary to bring Christ's message to a world in desperate need of it. Thanks for coming along!
I'm so jealous tht you had this opportunity. No Church or Catholic group I am affliated with, even loosely, so much as mentioned the Synod. I commend your pursuit of information/follow-through and truly believe your experience to be answered prayer. This process makes so much sense. Why do we need a Synod on Synodality to make it happen? Parishes should do this quarterly/annually? I can even see this in small groups like dinner parties. Why are priests so closed off to local participation in the Synod? Yes, the naysayers, the complainers. They have always existed and always will. Can the modeled behavior of concerned, involved laypeople overcome them?
Has similarities to Quaker business meeting and worship. Spirit led. All speak from the heart.
Hi Santo, thank you for your thoughtful comment. I think synodality done right does so much that is good for the Church. Both clergy and lay people benefit and there are more workers to carry forth the mission of preaching the Gospel. I'm hoping that when all is said and done, the Church makes this process a regular part of it's operation. Perhaps quarterly or at least semi-annually as you suggest. It would help the priests and re-engage the laity. Both are necessary to bring Christ's message to a world in desperate need of it. Thanks for coming along!
Can I ask how you came across my sub stack?