Synodality - Journeying Together: Pope Francis's Vision for a Synodal Church
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Publication Date
2-21-2022
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Synodality, Holy Spirit, Pope Francis, Catholic Church
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Synodality — Journeying Together: Pope Francis’s Vision for a Synodal Church
The Rev. William J. Meyer, S.M., D.Min. Rector, St. Mary’s University
Synodality comes from the Greek word synodos which means walking together, in Latin concilium — an assembly, a gathering, a process of consultation, getting together and discussing, but most importantly taking about where the believer has seen the Holy Spirit acting; it is a moment of discernment. At the heart of synodality, which Pope Francis is proclaiming, are two elements. First, synodality must involve the process of listening to the people; it is not just about leaders getting together and deciding on behalf of others. Secondarily, it is the moment of discussing where they both have seen the Holy Spirit act. It is a moment of discernment because of the testimonies of the assembled recognizing the actions of the Holy Spirit that a decision is now made. Pope Francis is deeply convinced that synodality is what God is calling the church to embrace at this time, that the church is essentially synodal. Everything we hear and read from the Holy Father must be understood in terms of synodality.
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Conference on Justice and Social Concerns - 2022
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1 hour, 8 minutes, 2 seconds
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San Antonio, Texas
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Meyer, Rev. William J. SM, "Synodality - Journeying Together: Pope Francis's Vision for a Synodal Church" (2022). 2022. 9.
https://commons.stmarytx.edu/cjsc22/9